At the “Pre-Race Meeting” Saturday night, Race Director Greg Hawkins explained to the athletes in attendance, many of whom were first-time triathletes, that “getting hit by lightning is no fun. If there’s lightning nearby, we WILL cancel or delay the swim. If there’s lighting while you are out riding, seek safe shelter. If you are…
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While cheering on training partners at the US Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, bike injury lawyer Doug Landau compared notes with local law enforcement regarding helmet and bicycle safety. Attorney Landau learned that there are programs in Ohio to educate children about the importance of using head protection when riding their bicycles, similar to…
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Triathlon coach Elizabeth Baumgarten of SportFit Labs in Herndon was in a serious crash today at the United States Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. An experienced competitor, Coach Beth was caused to crash reportedly due to an unmarked speed bump out on the bike course. Competing in the Olympic distance event, Baumgarten was taken…
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The World Championship races in Canada brought some of the best athletes on the planet to British Columbia for 10 days. The racing included: Sprint Duathlon, Standard Distance Duathlon, Aquathlon, Cross (Off Road) Triathlon and Long Course Triathlon. As a member of TeamUSA in the Sprint Duathlon event, Doug Landau flew from Los Angeles to…
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