We recently read an article published on the American Association for Justice website about an interesting case in the state of Washington. The details are as follows: A man purchased a fully assembled bike at a store. A few weeks later he took his first ride. As he was pedaling downhill, the bike stopped suddenly…
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Once again making the podium at the Hermosa Beach Sprint Triathlon , Herndon Virginia lawyer Doug Landau finished his 2014 triathlon season on the West Coast. Besting over 750 other athletes, lawyer Landau had a rough start. In short, the waves that the Southern California surfers enjoy got the best of the Triathlon Trial Lawyer. He noted…
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While Doug Landau won his age group at this weekend’s Watermans Sprint Triathlon, the final event of the now combined Virginia and Maryland combined Triathlon Super Series, and was on the podium at every single MTS and VTS event he entered, he finished runner up in the age group, behind his friend Eric Mackem of Reston.…
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The final event of the now combined Virginia and Maryland Triathlon Super Series was this weekend’s Watermans Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon. Both Doug and Melissa Landau hoped to up their points in order to end the season as VTS/MTS age group prizewinners. Looking forward to competing in this laid back coastal town to the West…
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Not every multisport athlete is able to swim, bike or run without some accommodation due to injury, congenital health condition or disease. But the balance between allowing everyone to participate in “the multisport lifestyle” and protecting the competition from unfair advantage means that USA Triathlon (“USAT”), the governing body of the sport, must balance safety…
Continue readingReturning to Lake Anna after a hiatus of many years, Doug Landau took on the Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon. This was the last race of the 2014 Virginia Triathlon Series (“VTS”) for lawyer Landau. Sitting outside the top 5 spots in his age group a fortnight ago, the win at the cold, wet Savageman Triathlon…
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The best triathletes and DUathletes use the time before a big race to “taper.” They train at reduced intensities and volume. Strength training is often suspended. Likewise, top runners, bikers and swimmers will take time off after a major competition. For Doug Landau’s “recovery week,” he will not be seen at any multisports competitions.…
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The Reston Sprint Triathlon has always been a good early season barometer of fitness for Northern Virginia triathletes. This popular Reston race sells out months in advance. This year over 800- athletes signed up for the ¼ Mile swim in a 50 meter pool, 12 Mile bike ride (3 laps on the hilly Baron Cameron,…
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When an athlete collapses within sight of the finish line, the best race directors and medical volunteers must rush to action if a fatal tragedy is to be avoided. This is exactly what happened yesterday at the ever-popular Reston Sprint Triathlon. According to the race committee member, a competitor died 10 feet from the finish…
Continue readingBristow Running Triathlon and Swimming (BRATS) has just announced the Montclair Triathlon to be held in Montclair, Virginia on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Montclair is located about 20 miles outside DC off I95, so this is a great race for folks in the greater DC/MD/VA area. It is a Sprint Distance Triathlon that is USAT…
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