Fielding calls and e-mails from all over the Mid-Atlantic, Doug Landau became acutely aware of race cancellations and end of season disappointment for many athletes. Hurricane Joaquin caused rain to pour down on Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost an entire week. Race Directors Lawyer Landau spoke with were concerned with the…
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The last race of the Virginia Triathlon Series brought athletes from all over the Commonwealth to compete at Lake Anna State Park, in rural Spotsylvania. The Giant Acorn races are an end of season ritual for hundreds of Mid-Atlantic triathletes. The shallow water swim, sandy beach start, challenging bike course and great venue in a…
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The Reston Bike Club‘s annual Century Ride showcases the wonderful bike routes through Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Northern Virginia. This popular local event had over 1200 registrants. Rest stops with knowledgeable RBC members provided water, Great Harvest Bread, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, various energy bars, energy drinks, ice, fruit and other treats. In…
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After two years with a pool swim and flat road race format, the Marine Corps Marathon Triathlon changed course, and tripled the length of the swim, made it open water and had racers run a cross country course. With the swimming his weakest event, Herndon lawyer Doug Landau was concerned that he might not make the…
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With several thousands of dollars in prize money and a challenging, hilly race course, Racine MultiSports’ Luray Sprint Triathlon was the place to be Sunday. Now in its 10th year and set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley near the friendly town of Luray, this weekend of racing is worth the trip for athletes looking to test their…
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The best triathletes in the United States “take care of business” the day before a National Championship. Doug Landau was no different. Once he arrived in Milwaukee, he checked out the run course on foot, as well as on his bicycle. The Herndon bike injury lawyer also took advantage of the practice swim two days…
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The best runners and bikers from all over the United States came to Minnesota to compete in the USAT DUathlon National Championships. The Minneapolis / St. Paul race course was especially challenging this year. After last year’s flooding of the muddy Mississippi River shortened the course, racers were given a mostly flat bike venue. This year…
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Perfect weather greeted Herndon Virginia bike lawyer Doug Landau and thousands of D.C. area bikers during the annual Bike to Work Day on Friday. This FREE event that aims to boost the number of people commuting on two wheels around our Nation’s Capitol. According to the Washington Post, as many as 4.5% of D.C. residents bike…
Continue readingJoining other runners and walkers on a Sunday afternoon, Herndon Virginia lawyer Doug Landau enjoyed the sunshine and opportunity to run on the W&OD Trail in Falls Church. The Walter L. Mess W&OD Trail 5Km in Falls Church Virginia drew participants of all ages. The 7th annual race, held in memory of W&OD Trail founder…
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The best Masters runners and their teams assembled in Brea California for the United States 8 km. road racing National Championships this past weekend. The USATF-certified course took these experienced runners on a series of rolling hills and long straightaways through Brea’s retail districts and scenic neighborhoods. The pre-race amenities and the post-race feed at the…
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