After a hiatus of several years, Doug Landau returned to race on the Potomac River at one of his favorite Virginia venues. With the folks at Set Up Events joining forces with the Rappahannock family YMCA, the 30th annual running of the Colonial Beach Triathlon was sure to be a hit. The Triathlons held Saturday…
Continue readingBicycle Safety Starting July 1, cyclists in Virginia will have more room between them and passing cars. Prior to July 1, drivers had to give two feet of clearance when passing a bicycle on Virginia roadways. Now the law requires motorists to give a three-foot clearance. New Rules for Mopeds Also effective July 1 in…
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The Reston Sprint Triathlon has always been a good early season barometer of fitness for Northern Virginia triathletes. This popular Reston race sells out months in advance. This year over 800- athletes signed up for the ¼ Mile swim in a 50 meter pool, 12 Mile bike ride (3 laps on the hilly Baron Cameron,…
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When an athlete collapses within sight of the finish line, the best race directors and medical volunteers must rush to action if a fatal tragedy is to be avoided. This is exactly what happened yesterday at the ever-popular Reston Sprint Triathlon. According to the race committee member, a competitor died 10 feet from the finish…
Continue readingExcept for any flat stretch of road or path. Run on the roads and trails around West Hill Lake and the Boy Scouts Camp, the 13th Annual Race Around the Lake 3.5 Mile Run Around West Hill Pond had sun shade, paved roads, dirt trails, uphills and downhills. “What it did not have was any…
Continue reading“Barefoot running shoes” have been all the rage in the running community. These odd-looking shoes, which came out several years ago, were touted as the next best thing for athletes who prefer to run barefoot, activate the small muscles in their feet or for those who wish to reap the health benefits of doing so. …
Continue readingRecently, a cyclist was struck by a vehicle when attempting to cross Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. The driver of a pickup truck was driving on Richmond Highway, and crossed through the intersection with a green light. The cyclist was injured and sent to the hospital; no charges were filed against the driver. This brings…
Continue readingShould team doctors or trainers give painkillers to injured players in an effort to help them “play through the pain?” Does masking the pain with drugs take away the players’ right to make an informed decision of whether or not they should continue to play? Surely keeping a player’s injury a secret from the player…
Continue readingRunning in the pool, as is Doug Landau’s practice on Mondays after races in order to “recover” and loosen up for another hard week of training, he was asked about multisport events for those who find long distance running difficult. Ever the optimist, lawyer Landau replied, “Sure ! There are lots of events for those…
Continue readingIn welcome news for cyclists, runners, and others using the trail along the Fairfax County Parkway, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has begun a project to improve the trail’s ride, safety, and durability. Starting at Route 7 (Leesburg Pike), going southbound until Route 29 (Lee Highway), asphalt will be patched, cracks will be sealed,…
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