The Bethany Beach First Responders races provide one of the most popular late season race weekends. With a half marathon (& 2 person relay), 5K, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike and team relays, there is something for every multisport and endurance athlete. The courses are flat, well maintained and lined with friendly volunteers. Race Director Ken Racine…
At the “Pre-Race Meeting” Saturday night, Race Director Greg Hawkins explained to the athletes in attendance, many of whom were first-time triathletes, that “getting hit by lightning is no fun. If there’s lightning nearby, we WILL cancel or delay the swim. If there’s lighting while you are out riding, seek safe shelter. If you are…
Does working the annual Reston Bike Club Century rides rest stop in Lovettsville count as a “date?!?” Doug Landau signed himself up to help out during this popular Northern Virginia cycling event. Then, when he saw that his Keller Williams realtor wife (AKA “Melissa my Realtor”) would not have to be at an open house,…
The DC Road Runners Club (DCRRC) puts on mid-week races at wonderful venues all around the Washington, DC metropolitan area throughout the summer. The Landau family was able to participate in the Thursday night Hugh Jascourt 4-Miler at the famous Fletcher‘s Boathouse, in Georgetown. The 7 pm start enabled runners to get to the start…
For the sixth year in a row, Herndon law firm Abrams Landau, Ltd. visited Guilford Elementary School for their Bike Rodeo! Attorney Doug Landau tries to visit as many local elementary school as possible before school ends and summer begins to present his Lids on Kids brain injury prevention and bike helmet giveaway program. Physical…
At the Jamestown, Virginia sprint triathlon this past weekend, Melissa Landau made her 2018 multisport debut. On this very hot, humid and flat course around Anniversary Park, Mrs. Landau raced her way to a podium finish in her very first event of the year. Hard training, consistent effort, and smart diet all contributed to her…
During a recent trip for a New York City wedding, Doug Landau’s daughter signed up eight family members to run in the NYCRuns “Summer Lovin’ 5k & 10k Races” on Governors Island. This reclaimed Coast Guard facility is a terrific venue for racing, as there are almost no cars, and the one loop around is about…
The future of Triathlon was on full display at the VTSMTS Patriots Sprint Triathlon Sunday. This race is the sight of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Conference race, so there were lots of athletes from regional universities. The Naval Academy had a large contingent, as did Virginia Tech, University of Delaware, North Carolina, Georgetown, College of…
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…
Returning to Herndon Elementary School, the Landau Law Shop team once again worked hard at “putting lids on the kids.” Talking to 6th grade students, Doug Landau, of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., explained that without head protection, a fall from a bike or accident with a car could have long-term impact. Bringing…