Looking over his “post mortem notes” after the Reston Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Doug Landau noted several key mistakes that cost him 3-5 minutes. 1. Prepare as much as possible the night before. (Landau had not secured his Nimble race wheels to his bike ahead of time, and the loose screws resulted in rubbing against the…
Continue readingIn an event that raises funds for the Special Olympics, put on by the wonderful crew of “FinsWheelsand Feet” Doug Landau, the “TriathlonTrialLawyer,” began his 2008 Triathlon Season. After several days of rain and cold weather, some participants were in wetsuits for the short outdoor pool swim ! The race began with a 250 meter…
Continue readingWhile waiting to argue Motions in a car crash case, I observed the proceedings in a lawsuit where a coach was suing his trainee for $15,000. It seems that the coach had helped a woman train for and complete several marathons. However, she allegedly did not pay him the money owed. The Arlington County Circuit…
Continue readingA 7:30 AM start in 30-degree weather and a 1 mile uphill start was definitely not the best conditions for TheAthletesLawyer, who tends to race best in hot, flat and fast conditions. In fact one of the participants noted that weather any colder than this can cause brain damage and frost-bite to those used to…
Continue readingTriathlon Trial lawyer Doug Landau has been racing for years in his signature “Team LandWare” gear. Starting with the 49th Annual Virginia Trial Lawyers Convention this past weekend, he dons TheAthletesLawyer and TriathlonTrialLawyer racing outfits. After a hiatus last year to be a volunteer at the running race and direct the tennis tournament, Landau was…
Continue readingIf you have been in a bike crash or struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk or by a truck while running along the road, be sensible about your situation. Short term “heroics” or machismo can lead to long-term suffering. If you’re down, lie still until you or a qualified person can make…
Continue readingLocal Swim phenom and collegiate swimmer Ryan Gerwig will be taking over for “Coach Katie” at the early morning Masters Swim practices starting this month at Worldgate Sport & Health in Herndon, Virginia. Unlike his predecessor, Coach Ryan will be an “on-deck coach.” Gerwig will not be participating in the workouts. Instead, he will be…
Continue readingDoug Landau enjoys “multi-tasking” and killing as many birds with one stone as possible. On his last “road trip,” the Herndon/Reston area injury lawyer got up at the crack of dawn in order to drive to Blacksburg and visit his kids at Virginia Tech. On his way to visit with past and present clients at…
Continue readingWhen invited to be a guest speaker on a weekly talk radio show, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau was wondered who might call and what they might say. He need not have worried. One caller from Spotsylvania, Virginia told the listening audience that TheAthletesLawyer, “was the best lawyer” for winning her husband’s second, complicated back…
Continue readingBike crashes can result in facial injuries, dental care and brain injury. There are reported cases of triathletes being struck by cars, tripping and falling entering/exiting the transition areas and getting hit during the swim, all resulting in head injury and dental trauma. After medical concerns are addressed, the extent of the dental injury should…
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