When the temperatures are warm outside, it is easy to get in and get your yardage. But when it is cold, courage and an ability to fight off hypothermia are required. Several strategies that have worked for me include: Long sleeved wetsuit Shirts on under wet suit Double capping or wearing a thick, neoprene cap…
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In the last post I wrote about jogging strollers and baby joggers. They are both ways to keep in shape while spending time with little kids. Another way to keep active after the arrival of a “wee one,” is by backpacking with one of the new baby packs. When I was in California visiting family,…
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When I first started running with my kids in a stroller, there was only one company making a “jogging stroller.” The “baby jogger” came out in 1984, and our first child was in one in 1986. It was a single stroller, with 3 wheels, very stable and only slightly portable. We took it on planes,…
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A spectacular day for racing greeted those who showed up at South Lakes High School. After monsoon like rains, triathletes were greeted with near picture perfect conditions. Two of Doug Landau’s clients had great races and one bicycle crash victim even copped an age group award ! This Arlington gentleman was finishing a training ride…
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Looking over his “post mortem notes” after the Reston Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Doug Landau noted several key mistakes that cost him 3-5 minutes. 1. Prepare as much as possible the night before. (Landau had not secured his Nimble race wheels to his bike ahead of time, and the loose screws resulted in rubbing against the…
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Nothing gets Doug Landau’s heart rate up like being chased by a big dog while running or riding ! Even the Triathlon Trial Lawyer has had easy training sessions turn into all out sprints when a large canine decides to attack ! While The Athletes Lawyer can usually smile after his heart rate returns to…
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It is something that happens to every runner, bicyclist and endurance athlete. One moment, you are riding or jogging down the road or path and, in a flash, a dog is barking, chasing and baring its teeth. Unlike a bike crash, which is usually happens in an instant, a dog attack is not always over…
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