A healthy 24 year old Virginia man suddenly developed acute liver and kidney failure in 2009, requiring emergency liver and kidney transplant surgery. Tests on the man’s liver showed signs of toxicity. The cause was unknown, but dietary supplements were suspected. The man later learned that one of the supplements he had taken, Epio-Plex, had…
Continue readingThe running community is a close-knit one. Reactions to the bombing at the 2013 Boston Marathon are evidence of the strong bond felt among runners — a bond that connects runners all across the world. The running community in Hanover County, Virginia (near Richmond) is no exception. Runner and mother of three Meg Menzies was…
Continue readingAirbags for Olympic skiers are not quite ready for prime time. These safety devices will not be used by competitors in this year’s winter Olympic Games in Sochi. The airbags are designed to offer protection to the chest, shoulders and collarbones, and can absorb up to 61 percent of the force of an impact. Improvements…
Continue readingScuba divers count on having well-functioning equipment. With a sport like diving, faulty gear can be a matter of life and death — literally. Suunto has recalled its high-pressure air hoses because they may have a leak or rupture, which can lead to lack of air and drowning. The hoses were sold between November 2012…
Continue readingThe 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 readingBristow Running Triathlon and Swimming (BRATS) has just announced the Montclair Triathlon to be held in Montclair, Virginia on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Montclair is located about 20 miles outside DC off I95, so this is a great race for folks in the greater DC/MD/VA area. It is a Sprint Distance Triathlon that is USAT…
Continue readingProperly operating brakes are critical to the safe operation of a bicycle. That is why Virginia bike accident attorney Doug Landau took note when reading about the recall of hundreds of after-market and original equipment hydraulic bicycle brakes. The after-market brakes were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from May 2013 to December 2013 for…
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…
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