Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Winchester Wheelmen, VBF, Fairfax Cycle and other groups have called, sent e-mails and comments about the Multiple Sclerosis Ride and other bikers’ court cases in Leesburg. They raise valid points, concerns and criticisms. I will try to answer as best I can. For those who want to speak to me in…
Continue readingTRIATHLON INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday 7/7 7:30pm – at the Broadlands Nature Center – Back Patio Maybe you have now done a race or two, and are wondering, “what’s next”. Or perhaps you’ve heard others talking about all the fun they had training and racing and are wondering if triathlon might be for you. Come for…
Continue readingTonight, while returning from the Landau Law Shop, I saw teenagers riding their skate boards AGAINST traffic on West Ox Road by Frying Pan Park. Without helmets, pads or braces. And, they were on their cell phones. They could not see cars, hear cars or avoid any injury if there was even a “near miss.”…
Continue readingVictims of negligently inflicted sports injury often seek to recapture their former fitness through aggressive physical and occupational therapy. Loudoun, Leesburg and Fairfax injury lawyer Doug Landau, like his clients, uses fitness balls for fitness, strength training and flexibility. However, it has come to the attention of the ABRAMS LANDAU staff that about three million…
Continue readingAfter a truck or car crashes into a runner or cyclist may hit the ground and hit their head on the pavement. When initially examined by emergency personnel, they often seem relatively intact. There may be cuts to the head but they may not appear “serious.” Often E.R. doctors conclude the athlete was not seriously…
Continue readingWhile recently cleaning out the family basement, Doug Landau came across his sister’s horseback riding helmet. Considerably heavier than the Triathlon Trial Lawyer’s ‘aero” bike helmet, this piece of safety equipment was not designed for speed, but to protect his sister’s head if she were thrown from her horse. Horseback riding accidents can cause head…
Continue readingMACCAs are a bike and run interval workout designed by Chris McCormack. Landau does them to get ready for the racing season. These are taxing “brick” workouts that help the TriathlonTriallawyer condition his leg muscles (and lungs !) for running immediately after cycling. The Coaches at Rehab to Racing recommend the following protocol for Maccas:
Continue readingHaving been hit in the head by a swing, child injury lawyer Doug Landau recognizes the hazards posed by inattentiveness and poor playground design. The Loudoun, Leesburg and Fairfax injury lawyer has seen children get caught up in adjacent swings and strike metal support poles. To prevent injuries from impact with moving swings, swings should…
Continue readingTraveling to New Jersey for Mothers Day, Doug Landau managed to jump into the 28th running of the Tenafly JCC Rubin Run 10km, The JCC Rubin Run combined fitness and fun, with something for everyone! For the families that attended today’s near perfect day, there was a carnival, classes and brunch. The joyous and lively…
Continue readingWhile Doug Landau races more than his siblings (and most sane people), in his opinion, his sister Lisa Landau Carnoy is the fastest runner. She was a sprinter at Columbia University in New York City, and she has also run marathons and lots of distances in between. She even ran the “5th Avenue Mile” and…
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