Preparation for a National Championship race takes months of hard work and dedication. In order to be in top form for the USAT DUathlon Nationals, Doug Landau has been focusing his training this Spring on the “Run-Bike-Run” format. En route to a family gathering in New York State, the Landaus participated in another wonderful DQ…
Continue readingThe students from Rachel Carson Middle School in Herndon, Virginia have done it again! They placed in the final three of the national We the People competition held at George Mason University on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Next up was the National Invitational at the Fair Oaks Marriott in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday April 20.…
Continue readingWhat famous athlete — a skilled archer and swordsman no less — recently stood trial in Herndon, Virginia on charges of assault and theft? It was none other than Robin Hood, a.k.a. Robin of Loxley, being charged with with the very serious crimes of assault on the Sheriff of Nottingham and theft of the sheriff’s…
Continue readingRunners, cyclists, walkers, and motorists are used to dodging traffic obstacles. But road closures present all sorts of problems, not the least of which can be a parking shortage! At the office of Abrams Landau, Ltd. located in Historic Herndon, there is road construction going on — right in front of our building. If you…
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Herndon bike injury advocate Doug Landau was honored to attend an “invitation only” celebration of the passage of the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan. The event’s venue — the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Community Room at the Reston Metro Plaza, in Reston, Virginia — was perfect for this cycling celebration. The reception was planned to thank…
Continue readingLast spring, athlete’s lawyer Doug Landau raced in the Fairfax Bar Association’s “Run for Justice” dressed as “Swift Justice.” Donning a judge’s robe and clutching a gavel, Lawyer Landau enjoyed this race in which costumes are not only welcome, but encouraged. Finishing first amongst costumed participants and being among the top 10 overall, Landau is…
Continue readingReturning to Lake Anna after a hiatus of many years, Doug Landau took on the Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon. This was the last race of the 2014 Virginia Triathlon Series (“VTS”) for lawyer Landau. Sitting outside the top 5 spots in his age group a fortnight ago, the win at the cold, wet Savageman Triathlon…
Continue readingWe recently came upon a great article in the Washington Post with tips for preparing for your first sprint triathlon. Click here to read the full article. With contributions from several of Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau’s running buddies and colleagues, the article gives lots of useful tips of the trade for anyone thinking of…
Continue readingOur friends at Transition Triathlon in Leesburg, Virginia (just off the W&OD Trail !) are once again offering a FREE CLINIC for those interested in learning about triathlons. If you have never before done a tri, but have been considering it, this is for you! Date: Saturday August 23, 2014 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00…
Continue readingCapital Bikeshare is the Washington area’s bike sharing system. Since its start about three years ago, Capital Bikeshare now has more than 300 stations in DC, Arlington, the city of Alexandria, and Montgomery County. Will the next Bikeshare be in Reston, Virginia? Fairfax County is evaluating the feasibility of just such a move as…
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