There are several reasons why it is important for multisport races to be sanctioned by USA Triathlon …all centered on providing more for the athletes who participate: 1. Delivers athlete peace-of-mind by ensuring safety standards. 2. Sanctioned races ensure a fair race; governed under standard competitive rules. 3. Sanctioned races provide insurance protection for the…
Continue readingAfter a gorgeous day cycling Saturday with friends in Lovettesville, Virginia, the Landaus were drenched by the Sunday storms as they competed in the “2013 Du It for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Race #1” in Prince William Park. This new multisport event consisted of a challenging 5 km cross country run, followed by an…
Continue readingAfter seeing too many kids biking on the W&OD Trail without helmets, bike safety lawyer Doug Landau took matters into his own hands. With matching grants from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation and a bike crash client (who also happens to be a triathlon champion), huge boxes of Bell Helmets and bags arrived at the…
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