Today’s 30th edition of the always sold-out Reston Triathlon was won by my friend, XTerra & road multi-sport champ (and and now a FeXY Team Triathlon Coach) Eric Sorensen in just a minute over 2 hours. The National Anthem was played on the violin by my friend and client Pavel Pekarsky of the National Symphony…
Continue readingAthletes and fans have a lot to look forward to this upcoming weekend in the local Maryland/Washington/Virginia area. Both the Reston and Nation’s Triathlons are taking place on Sunday, September 8, 2013. For those not taking part in either of these, there is a fun, charitable event happening locally in Herndon the day before, on…
Continue readingAfter seeing too many kids biking on the W&OD Trail without helmets, bike safety lawyer Doug Landau took matters into his own hands. With matching grants from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation and a bike crash client (who also happens to be a triathlon champion), huge boxes of Bell Helmets and bags arrived at the…
Continue readingThe Virginia Triathlon Series (VTS) has become the largest triathlon series in Virginia, and races by Set-Up Events cover much of the region, with new races recently added in Maryland and the Carolinas. Having raced in Set Up events outside Virginia, Doug Landau has seen first-hand how well organized and fun they can be. This…
Continue readingWhile the Reston Triathlon fills up in a nanosecond, the great staff, volunteers and community support make the hassle of waiting by your computer worth it. The Reston Triathlon Association Board meets throughout the year and has the triathletes’ safety and enjoyment in mind at all times. Donna, Boofie, Tom, Chuck, Bunny, Abbie, Joe, Richard…
Continue readingSometimes getting into a challenging multisport race is also a major challenge. Races in Reston, Virginia, Columbia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. sell out quickly every year. Herndon sports injury lawyer Doug Landau was able to get into the perennially sold out Reston Triathlon which will be contested at South Lakes High School and Lake Audubon…
Continue readingAnother reason to volunteer at local races is to see friends and familiar faces. I especially enjoy volunteering at the “always sold out in a nanosecond” Reston Triathlon. This is because I am always handing out some of the sweetest shwag (or “schwag”) that you will find at any race. This year’s socks, race belts,…
Continue readingTriathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau will not only be racing at BOTH Reston Triathlons, but he will be a volunteer again as well this year. Landau, of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., will be a participant at the VTS Reston Sprint Race in June, where he won his age group and finished in the top ten last…
Continue readingSo what happened to the young triathlete who was in the crash within sight of the Eagleman Triathlon finish line ? Like many fit multisport athletes, he healed quickly, and returned to training and competition the next season. The Plaintiff is a friend, teammate and training partner of Mr. Landau has since the case…
Continue readingAs he approached the end of the Eagleman Half Ironman Triathlon bike course, with the finish line in sight, our client was struck broad side by a motorist who just could not wait… The Eagleman Half Iron Man Triathlon has competitors from all over the world and is one of the top races…
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