Kerri Walsh

In keeping with the general beach thing, as well as the volleyball thing, I was privileged to be able to photograph 2x Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh a couple of days prior (just found out actually on the morning of!!) to the birth of her 2nd son, Sundance.

Hermosa 2010 AVP

July in Hermosa, finally the sun came out.

And the AVP rolled into town.

Time for a little volleyball anyone??

On the prelim courts.

Chris Icaza (left photo)                                    Elaine Youngs (right photo)

Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers

                            Kaeo Burdine (left)                 Misty May-Trainer and Nicole Branagh (right photo)

Brad Keenan/ Casey Jennings (left photo)                       Phil Dalhausser (right photo)

John Hyden/Sean Scott (left photo)                  Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena (right photo)

Not sure what sexy smurfs have to do with kid cancer survivors, but he seems to be appreciative.

Brad Keenan/ Casey Jennings (left photo)                        Chris Icaza (right photo)

Hotel view of the festivities.

Run, Paddle and Puke- An Annual Rite

Happy Post 4th of July

Here in Hermosa Beach we have a contest that speaks to every weekend athlete! 

A contest which tests all aspects of the athletic endevor, both the exercise and the celebration.

Enter the Hermosa Beach Ironman, an event in which anyone with $20.00 and not too bad a hangover can run, paddle and then consume a 6 pack of the beer of your choice to become the well and truly rounded athlete.

So without further ado here is the contest.

What would the 4th be without someone to make sure you didn't have too much fun.

can you remember which one is yours?

Tugging on Superman's cape.

Middle of the pack but making up ground

No need to rush, just in it for the beer.

the Cheerleaders

Final leg

Don't  worry, He's European

Annie Seawright

There she Blows

I think he was the eventual winner.

Aftermath