“It’s just a twisted ankle,” exclaimed Doug Landau upon crossing the finish line, ‘”tis but a a flesh wound!” His son, Dr. Zachary Landau, wasn’t buying it. After purchasing a bag of ice, and keeping the foot elevated, Dr. Landau took his father to the closest emergency room. At the ER, the ankle kept getting…
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In his first race of the new Kinetic Multisports Series, Doug Landau competed at the “Rumpus in Bumpass” sprint triathlon. The Kinetic Multisports, Rumpus in Bumpass consisted of several events; the Olympic & Sprint Triathlons, Relay & Aquabike on April 12, 2025 at Pleasants Landing Marina at Lake Anna, Virginia. Because of the cold water…
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Doug Landau, finally uninjured and healthy in 2024 after a bout with the COVID N-1 variant last year, did 24 multi sport races in 24 weeks! From April to October, Landau participated in 9 Kinetic Multisport sprint distance triathlons, 6 National Championship events, the East Coast Triathlon Festival in Richmond, and finished in second place…
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While Doug Landau will file the occasional legal brief, last weekend’s “Boxers & Briefs” event was a charity fundraiser for LELA Foundation (Latina Endometriosis League of America). Run Loco Races’ Charity Partner was LELA, and they were collecting donations of boxers and briefs for those within our community in need. Despite the rain and cold,…
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Just as was the case with disease caused by asbestos exposure, the medical community has long known that repeated concussions, even minor ones, can result in long term brain damage. Even before the 1900s, there was evidence that boxers and footballers were sustaining head injuries that could have lifelong effects. According to this week’s excellent article in…
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Doug Landau’s high energy in the courtroom, at the Law Shop and in sports competitions has been described as “high energy.” One of his law clerks even noted that the kinetic trial attorney “makes coffee nervous!” While Landau eschews the taste and smell of “boiled bean juice” (coffee), like his London England born grandfather Louis…
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With unseasonably warm temperatures, lots of athletes turned up in Ashburn to run on new roadways, including Russell Branch Parkway, Gloucester Parkway and Atwater Drive. The Jingle Bell Rock & Run provides funds directly to the INOVA “Life with Cancer” Foundation. This Foundation’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for those affected by…
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While leading the Ironman 70.3 race, World Champion, Olympic Bronze Medalist and Super League superstar Vincent Luis was hit by a car. How did this happen? Making his debut at the Half Ironman distance in California this month, Luis had recovered from his pre-Olympic calf injury and seemed to be in top form. The Frenchman…
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Old Dominion Racing‘s “Chutzpah Chanukah 8 miler” at Fletcher’s Boathouse on the Potomac River enabled joggers, walkers & racers to burn some calories before enjoying latkes & other holiday treats. This race was unusual in that there was pre-race coffee, using genuine Israeli Ethiopian Falasha coffee; a later than usual start; and, an out &…
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The Henway Cidery 5K and 10K races made for wonderful fun out in Bluemont, Virginia last weekend. This Loudoun County farm hosted the Bishops Events races over the 5km & 10km distances, and was part of their popular “Sippin’ Series” of events. The venue was the Henway Hard Cider farm on Foggy Bottom Road…
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