The Trinidad & Tobago Marathon weekend of racing made for hot times in Port of Spain ! Racing around Queens Park Savannah, Doug and Melissa Landau got to see: the Trinidad President’s house, Botanical Gardens, National Zoo, Whitehall, the impressive mansions, the national Arts Center and athletes from all over the world. On the flight…
Continue reading“Fun, friendly and fast !” is how Virginia athletics lawyer Doug Landau would describe the Trinidad & Tobago Marathon races. From the helpful e-mails sent by the race committee and genuine affability of everyone connected with the events, it was one of the most enjoyable sports events Landau has participated in anywhere in the world.…
Continue readingAt the First Annual Celebrate Community 5K Run in Alexandria, Herndon attorney Doug Landau managed to stay at the front, finish in the top 10 men, and take home the “Over 50” prize in under 21 minutes. While the event took place at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“PTO”) off Telegraph Road and…
Continue readingEver eager to try international racing, Melissa & Doug Landau have registered for the 5 km held in conjunction with the Trinidad & Tobago Marathon weekend of races. With point-to-point courses on the island of Trinidad, off the coast of Venezuela, the tropical heat will be a factor in the race times. The events include…
Continue readingAthletes whose sport takes them outdoors — runners, walkers, roller bladers, bikers, etc. — must contend with uncertainties in weather, trail or road conditions, etc. One thing they should not have to deal with is dogs on the loose. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger through bites, attacks, collisions, etc.. Virginia dog attack attorney Doug…
Continue readingFor the 2nd week in a row, Herndon Virginia triathlete Doug Landau ran identical splits. This is remarkable because, when tested on treadmills in sports injury labs, the Triathlon Trial Lawyer’s heart rate and perceived exertion levels would remain the same at paces from 6:30-7:20/mile. In other words, at a fairly quick running pace, this…
Continue readingDespite the recent cold, wet weather, over 400 runners toed the line for the Frozen 5km at the Prince William campus of George Mason University. One of the advantages of this event is the opportunity to warm up, cool down, swim and even shower at the Freedom Fitness & Aquatic Center at the GMU athletic complex.…
Continue readingEnding the running race on a high note, Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau won the 50-59 age group at the Ringing in Hope 5km on New Years Eve. This Ashburn area event is put on by the folks at Potomac River Running (“PRR”). Leslie Greene did a great job as race announcer, and over 600…
Continue readingHaving just purchased RoadIDs for my family, an LA Times article on several bicyclists who were lost in Bear Canyon caught my eye. The four mountain bikers who went missing Sunday in Angeles National Forest have been found alive. The cyclists were spotted in the Bear Canyon area by a search helicopter and were “lost but not…
Continue readingAfter enjoying a half-marathon length training run through the dry, dusty Los Virgines hills, I came across LADailyNews report regarding the moratorium on National Park Service permits. Death Valley National Park placed a moratorium on cycling and running competitions until it can determine how safe they are. This action was announced despite the fact that race…
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