Following up on the news stories about fatal injuries to multi-sport athletes this Fall, the AP carried a story about a new medical study. Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, according to this first study of these competitions. Understand that “twice the risk,” statistically speaking, may still…
Continue readingLooking for a flat course upon which to test her now found running speed, charity runner Rebecca Landau found a race on the famous Eagleman Half Ironman Triathlon course. The Dorchester YMCA Half-Marathon in Cambridge Maryland raises money for programs supporting strong kids, strong families, and a strong community. In addition, this new event advertised…
Continue readingWith the warmer spring weather now upon us, TriathonTrialLawyer Doug Landau is seeing more cyclists on the trails and roads. Landau hopes to soon be rolling down from the ABRAMS LANDAU building to join the Reston Bike Club evening rides that start a stone’s throw away in the Herndon Municipal parking lot at the 20…
Continue readingBooks that heavily influenced my running training include: “Neuromuscular Mechanisms for Therapeutic & Conditioning Exercise,” (University Park Press, 1976) by my Professor Howard Knuttgen, Ph.D. Dr. Knuttgen, was the Associate Dean of the Sargent College of Allied Health Professions at Boston University, where I studied human physiology, ergonomics, anatomy and exercise science. “Winning Running (The…
Continue readingToday’s Virginia Lawyers Weekly reported the case of a 12 year old who was injured at a popular race venue where the Big Lick Outback Triathlon and other races are contested. Familiar with this popular recreational lake and State Park, TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau notes that operating a motor boat at high speeds around children can…
Continue readingIn this tragic case, a woman drowns in a pool, causing brain injury and death. Her counsel alleged failure to follow pool operations manual and universal lifeguarding techniques. The 26-year-old plaintiff was enrolled in swimming lessons to learn how to swim for her honeymoon. Her classmates called her a “sinker” because she could neither tread…
Continue readingIn this case, the Federal Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) found that the fact that the plaintiff’s treating doctor prescribed exercise as part of her treatment regimen indicated that she was not disabled. On appeal, the Federal District Court found that recommending to a morbidly obese individual that she try to lose weight through exercise, “is…
Continue readingPay attention multi-sport athletes who wish to compete in the Virginia Triathlon Series in 2009. There are new rules and terrific prizes for participants. TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau won his age group in 2007, finished out of the money in 2008 behind two of his clients (!) and did not compete in enough races in 2006,…
Continue readingThis year, the State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration are trying to make conditions safer for motorcyclists and other motorists through new programs, including an intermediate motorcyclist course. The rider courses are aimed at making bikers safer. Cyclist’s safety and education are important to Herndon Reston Virginia injury and disability lawyer Doug Landau. According…
Continue readingMany cyclists, including Reston Virginia spine, brain and head injury lawyer Doug Landau have been chased by dogs while on training rides. While dog bites and attacks are not infrequent, and motor vehicles have been totaled by deer and cows, injuries caused by other animals are rare. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Landau even successfully represented a…
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