And you thought the Triathlon Trial Lawyer was the only soul daft enough to try to race multisport on a RENTED bike ?!!? Having raced in Duathlon in New York, Triathlon in Seattle and Chicago, and on borrowed bikes in Miami, Hollywood and Venice, Italy, I was heartened to see there was a kindred soul…
Continue readingAs a biker who often starts his rides from his own driveway, this report of a fatal bike crash hits particularly hard. A cyclist was starting his morning bicycle ride in front of his home when he was hit by a van while coming out of his driveway. The death of the cyclist prompted a…
Continue readingHaving run into a trash can while running late at night on the Mount Vernon Trail alongside the George Washington Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia, I commend Brooks Running Shoes, Illuminite and Knuckle Lights for sponsoring National Running Safety Month. This time of year there are many road races celebrating New Years Eve. I remember watching…
Continue readingW&OD Trail Crossing Improvements at Crestview Drive, were one of the topics at the Herndon Town Council work session. Biking and running on the W&OD near the Landau Law Shop is of especial interest to Herndon and Reston safety lawyer Doug Landau. The Town’s objectives were to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety through signage, road…
Continue readingWhile visiting New York City last week, Virginia Doug Landau paid for parking at a street parking machine. To his surprise, the receipt that must be displayed in the front driver’s window to avoid a parking ticket had safety information that is intended to prevent needless injury to cyclists. The receipt, shown to the right,…
Continue readingLike Gilligan on the island, traveling trial lawyer Doug Landau took a spin class where he and the other participants generated the electricity to power the class. While helping injured New Haven Connecticut clients, Landau was able to take in a class at GO GREEN FITNESS at the recommendation of Orange attorney (and Boston University…
Continue readingAthletes – and runners in particular — are particularly susceptible to low back pain. Herndon Triathlon Lawyer Doug Landau came across an easy exercise that helps to reset the body after the repetitive stresses it endures in training, running, or even just sitting for long periods of time. It is called the Double-Leg Pelvic Tilt. …
Continue readingWhen you feel sluggish or need a boost before a race or heavy workout, do you reach for an energy drink? Herndon Reston area lawyer Doug Landau says you may want to think twice! The safety of such ergogonic aids has been questioned by medical experts, experienced sports coaches and the best safety lawyers in…
Continue readingAttention Aquathoners! Hold onto your water shoes for another time. This weekend’s event, originally scheduled for this Saturday evening, December 8, has been postponed. We hope to have another date so please stay tuned!
Continue readingWith over 800 runners, the annual Herndon Turkey Trot drew runners of all ages to the Herndon Community Center and Golf Course. Even a gimpy “triathlon trial lawyer” like Doug Landau was able to enjoy the warm weather and running on the soft grass of the fairways and cinders of the W&OD Trail. Though he…
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