The ringing of bells on the feet of thousands of runners echoed on the streets of the Nation’s Capitol on December 11th. The Jingle Bell 8km road race took place at Freedom Plaza during the “Occupy Washington” encampment, much to the surprise of the tent inhabitants and racers ! It was a tad ironic that…
Continue readingThe Reston Area Triathlon Club, otherwise known as RATS had their annual “IronMan watching party” during the broadcast of the Kona Hawaii race. The club allowed Doug Landau to attend at the December 10th Bonzai Bike and Multisport Store party, where a large projection screen was set up and food served. Triathlete Coach Brian Clark…
Continue readingPicking on yesterday’s post, running as a team can be lots of fun. After college and graduate school, it’s hard to find other working adults to run with if you are not a member one of the excellent local running clubs, such as the DC Road Runners Club, the Potomac Valley Masters, Montgomery Road Runners,…
Continue readingPotomac River Running Company‘s “Run with Santa” was healthy fun for all ages. Staged at the convenient Reston Town Center Ice Rink, the Run With Santa 5K had a great festive atmosphere, hot drinks, FREE kids races, music and even a team competition. Contested a month ago today, on Sunday, December 4th, 2011. The Run…
Continue readingWe know of no other lawyer or law firm courageous enough to make their trial, speech or hearing schedule available so that you can see the best lawyers “in action.” Triathlon trial lawyer Doug Landau does the same thing with his sports competition plans. If you tell people that you are going to court, teach…
Continue readingThe end of the year is always a time for reflection, resolutions and thanks. With many top 10 and 20 finishes and several overall titles, 2011 was successful. Highlights include: At the USAT Sprint Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, Vermont, qualified for the ITU World Championships, Auckland, New Zealand Overall winner: North Mountain Duathlon in…
Continue readingOnce a year the Herndon Golf Course allows runners on the grass. The Turkey Trot 5k is Saturday, November 19th, with packet pickup and race day registration from 1:30-3. The annual race starts at 4pm, so runners get to sleep in ! The cost is only $15 and a can of food for donation (on…
Continue readingOur fourth child is competing in the Bristow Virginia “Battlefield Classic” soccer tournament this weekend. Our kids have participated in the Manassas soccer club’s highly competitive tourney many times. The well-maintained fields and excellent organization make this tournament one of the highlights of the season. Located about 15 minutes past the George Mason University Prince…
Continue readingNo matter how fit you may think you are, some things are beyond an athlete’s control. You may be predisposed to head injury and concussion from a bike crash or other sports injury, even if you are wearing a helmet, if you have certain genetic predispositions. One of the genetic factors that may predispose an…
Continue readingLeesburg bike crash lawyer Doug Landau tends to start with the treating doctors and other specialists who know the injured bikers and their families. Likewise, the Leesburg and Loudoun County bike injury lawyer utilizes state, local and federal agencies and their specialists, as they are often brought in to assist in catastrophic and traumatic brain…
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