Daylight Savings time means it’s lighter later in the morning. For “early bird” exercisers, that means that you should be wearing reflective, bright colored clothing so that you can be seen. You have seen me in my orange, yellow and other brightly colored garb. I practice what I preach. I also try to wear my…
Continue readingCalling All Triathlon Newbies! Potomac River Running and the D.C.Running Coach Mike Hamberger are hosting an “INTRO TO TRIATHLON CLINIC” on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 from 7-8 PM at the BALLSTON Potomac River Running Store, 3924 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22203 It’s FREE!! A panel of triathlon experts, including World Championship Duathlon competitor Michael Hamberger…
Continue readingI am contacted by injured and disabled athletes from all over the United States. Recently, I received a note from a Florida college football player who sustained a career ending neck injury. This full scholarship athlete felt his neck was injured and went to the football team trainer. His cervical area was sore, and he…
Continue readingBonzai Sports will once again be hosting the Quintana Roo Roadshow Saturday, March 21st, at their store at 2826 Fallfax Drive, Falls Church, Virginia from 10-6. This is billed as the East Coast’s “biggest triathlon expo.” The event is FREE, and you can talk directly to manufacturers and representatives of such triathlon companies as: Cervelo,…
Continue readingA young bike rider was severely injured when his front tire came off his bicycle when the quick release hub came undone. The cyclist may have a “product liability claim” against the manufacturer, seller and/or supplier. Product liability cases are a sub-set of negligence cases. There are special rules for product injury cases. For example,…
Continue readingEver one to look for multi-tasking opportunities, I had the chance to watch the Virginia Tech Mens Tennis team take on Brown while stretching after the Blacksburg Classic 10 miler. The Hokies Tennis Center is a wonderful venue for watching ACC tennis matches. It is also a lot warmer and better for stretching after competing…
Continue readingWhat’s up with all the bottles ? Why does Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau go to races, spin classes and the Herndon High School track with a cooler bag full of water bottles ? Is there some super secret potion inside ? For an intense workout or race, the herndon Reston area injury and disability…
Continue readingThe mayor of Washington, D.C. beat me. Badly. At both the Reston Duathlon and the D.C. Nations Triathlon, he whupped the Triathlon Trial Lawyer good. So did his brother. I do not care that they grew up with parents who operate a FleetFeet sports and running shoe store. I should be able to take him…
Continue readingThe Annual “Bench & Bar” in Alexandria is the one time when lawyers like injury and disability lawyer Doug Landau get to ask questions of the Circuit Court and other judges with impunity. The Alexandria Bar Association bravely puts on this event, which includes questions being asked anonymously ! However, Doug Landau has run across…
Continue readingWhile driving into the District of Columbia for a pre-season tune up 5km., I found myself in Georgetown looking for safe parking. Out on the street, on a freezing cold morning, was Toussaint McCrae of CycleLife USA. Coming in from Herndon Virginia, I put on all my layers so as not to suffer hypothermia, muscle…
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