Did you know that Virginia is only one out of four states in the country to still have contributory negligence as a valid defense to any recovery for an injured party in a personal injury lawsuit? The doctrine of contributory negligence stands for the proposition that if an injured person’s injuries were caused in any…
Continue readingWhen a race hands you a blanket at the Finish Line, there’s beer from the sponsoring brewery, and there are food trucks, you know it’s going to be a fun time. The 2020 New Day * New Year races enabled Doug and Melissa Landau to run the morning of January 1st. The third running of…
Continue readingGoing to the gym for your health should not cause physical harm to patrons. Especially this time of year, after people have made New Year’s resolutions, you’ll see the gym is packed with people pushing themselves ”to the limit.“ Health clubs should have in place effective safety measures in case there is an accident, product…
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While the Tidal Basin runs have been a DC fixture for Capitol area road runners for decades on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, on a gorgeous day 4 races were held Monday afternoon at the Madison Community Center in Arlington, Virginia. The Tidal Basin Run was greeted with 65 degree temperatures and sunshine at…
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The Two Silos Brewery and event space in Manassas is a convenient new venue for sampling local beers, listening to music, skating, and now racing. You gotta love an easy to get to venue that has a huge selection of local brews, food, indoor bathrooms, heated outdoor seating areas and brand new furnishings with plenty…
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While in Los Angeles, California for the birth of his first grandchild, Herndon lawyer Doug Landau of course found a local race to run on an early Sunday morning. While the traffic in the LA area is usually the stuff of Halloween nightmares, leaving at “O-dark stupid” meant that the kinetic trial lawyer could avoid…
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On the same site as the “Rumpus in Bumpass Race,” the Pleasants Landing Triathlons were a chance for multisport athletes to get a late season race in bucolic Spotsylvania, Virginia. The Lake Anna venue enabled spectators to watch the whole swim leg, as athletes swam around the transition area peninsula. The day started off chilly…
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Hot weather, fast courses, calm water, cooling breezes and unicorn speedos made for a fun time at the Kinetic Multisports Waterman’s Sprint Triathlon. As the last of the Maryland and Virginia Triathlon Super Series races North of DC, this event has traditionally been a time for celebration, and this year was no exception. The always…
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If you have ever thought about dipping your feet into triathlons, “Tri It Now” has a fun, local event for you. The George Mason University Freedom Fitness & Aquatic Center is a terrific venue for sprint and super sprint multi-sport races. The Prince William County campus, located near Manassas and convenient to Route 66, is…
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Perfect weather, experienced race crew and lots of friendly volunteers made for a wonderful race weekend at Delaware’s Bethany Beach. The Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend was a hit again this year for participants and spectators alike. Athletes could run, bike and/or swim and enjoy Bethany Beach’s beautiful clean air and ocean waters. The…
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