When Set Up Events changed its name to “Kinetic Multisports,” got a new logo, and acquired other area races, Mid-Atlantic triathletes wondered if they would keep the popular “Virginia-Maryland Triathlon Super Series.” Kinetic Multisports announced that there would be a series in 2018 and that all races produced by their team and hosted on their…
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After a hiatus of several years, Doug Landau returned to race on the Potomac River at one of his favorite Virginia venues. With the folks at Set Up Events joining forces with the Rappahannock family YMCA, the 30th annual running of the Colonial Beach Triathlon was sure to be a hit. The Triathlons held Saturday…
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 readingBeautiful race venues, challenging competition, unique prizes, sophisticated computerized results all contribute to the enjoyment I derive from participating in Virginia Triathlon Series events and races produced by Set Up, Inc. However, another aspect that I enjoy is the well trained and affable volunteers. The race volunteers are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and upbeat. The keep…
Continue readingAt this year’s Smith Mountain lake “Big Lick” Olympic Distance Triathlon, less than a minute separated the three age group prizewinners in the men’s 45-49 category. The fleet-footed injury lawyer Landau was only passed by one athlete on the run, but his pedestrian swim put him far behind the leaders. Practicing “defensive cycling” in the…
Continue readingVTS Pre Season Update The 2009 triathlon season is here and it is the 5 year anniversary of the VTS ! Set Up Events made some great additions to the series this year with new events at Lake Anna and in Christiansburg. UPCOMING EVENTS: 3/28 – Manassas Park Festival of Races – 5K, 10K, 10…
Continue readingAfter winning his Age Group in the last race of 2007, Doug Landau got bested by several Masters competitors, including two clients ! The TriathlonTrialLawyer placed 5th in the 2008 Virginia Triathlon Series. So, while the Herndon sports injury and disability lawyer received some wonderful prizes at the conclusion of the season (and avoided bike…
Continue readingHere I am with the Race Director Laurie (Laurie@richmondmultisports.com) after the Richmond Shady Grove Sprint Triathlon. The “3 Sports” stores were major sponsors of this race, and Richmond has become a hotbed of multisport racing and training. The RTC is over 600 members strong and is a group devoted to promoting multi-sport activities in the…
Continue readingThis summer I was lucky enough to be invited tot he Virginia Trial Lawyers Advanced Automobile Accident Retreat. After attending two days of intense roundtable meetings with the top plaintiffs lawyers in the Commonwealth, it was time for me to do some racing. I found myself at the starting line of the the 3Sports Triathlon.…
Continue readingUSAT All-American Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau had an excellent year in Courts with his cases and on the courses at the races. With the conclusion of the Triathlon season, the results of the competitive state-wide Virginia Triathlon Series have been published. In order to win series awards, multisport athletes like…
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