When they got to the 1st turnaround (1.5 miles) into the run, Urbach had 50 sec. on Landau. Normally, he would have reeled him in like a flapping Dead Sea Bass, but when they passed the second time, Urbach had increased his lead to 1:40, even though no one had passed Landau ! Totally demoralized,…
Continue readingIn their last meeting, the trash-talking “TriathlonTrialLawyer” got beat by the “Abdominator” Rob Urbach, BUT he of the 0% body fat got not one, not two, BUT 3 “bogus blocking” penalties on the crowded Culpeper course, adding 6 minutes to his time ! So Landau finished ahead in the scoring even though “Rocket Rob” finished…
Continue readingHaving grown up riding a bike, commuting to school and jobs on 2-wheels and racing in bike road races and time trials, I have seen some of the very best (and worst) of cycling. While most riders observe safety and common sense precautions, other riders and members of the peloton seem to want to increase…
Continue readingApparently, the steel inside of the pedal can break, causing a serious hazard to bicyclists. Read this for more information or call your local Look Cycle Dealer to arrange for shipping and free repair. If you are injured, Abrams Landau is more than happy to help; but if we can prevent an injury, even…
Continue readingLandau beaten by Maccabiah Games teammate (and client) Rob Urbach ! Hot, hilly course conditions and no wetsuit in the soupy lake made for challenging venue for the 2 team mates to see who was “top dog” on 8/03/08. Unfortunately, Landau did the “doggie paddle” to Rob Urbach’s “U-boat” full speed ahead swimming.
Continue readingThe 2008 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships at the Cayuga Lake Triathlon will not see Doug Landau. This is not because of any sports injury, bike crash or other accident. Rather, the All American Sprint and Olympic Distance triathlete will instead stick closer to home and race in the Virginia Triathlon Series sprint race in…
Continue readingWhile visiting family in the Los Angeles area, I found a race running distance from my in-laws apartment. My daughter, wife and I ran over to Balboa Park so that I could try the “Run For Rosanna 5k Fun Run/Walk” on Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Van Nuys, CA. The hot, flat course around this…
Continue readingHere I am with the Race Director Laurie (Laurie@richmondmultisports.com) after the Richmond Shady Grove Sprint Triathlon. The “3 Sports” stores were major sponsors of this race, and Richmond has become a hotbed of multisport racing and training. The RTC is over 600 members strong and is a group devoted to promoting multi-sport activities in the…
Continue readingThis summer I was lucky enough to be invited tot he Virginia Trial Lawyers Advanced Automobile Accident Retreat. After attending two days of intense roundtable meetings with the top plaintiffs lawyers in the Commonwealth, it was time for me to do some racing. I found myself at the starting line of the the 3Sports Triathlon.…
Continue readingWhile in “the City of Brotherly love” for the AAJ Convention, my wife and I were able to do some touring on foot. We went from a reception in one of the boat houses to meet up with the Philly Road Runners Club for their weekly Tuesday night runs. These all level runs start at…
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