Daily Pilot Sports Editor Steve Virgen takes on the Liquid Run

Steve Virgen, Daily Pilot sports editor, catches his breath as he participates in the second annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.

Steve Virgen, Daily Pilot sports editor, is helped by a volunteer as he takes part in the second annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.

Jimmy Choi, right, goes down a slide as he follows behind his friend Piper Paris, far left, during the second annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.

Daily Pilot sports editor Steve Virgen, right, poses with his medal and with Costa Mesa resident Vicki Waiss, who works for Vionic Beach, a pop-up flip-flop shop set up among many other vendors at the Liquid Run at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.

Piper Paris, center, and Jimmy Choi participate in the second annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.

Daily Pilot sports editor Steve Virgen, center, poses with friends Piper Paris, left, and Jimmy Choi after they completed the main course during the second annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.

Daily Pilot sports editor Steve Virgen smiles with his medal after completing the main course during the second annual Liquid Run, a floating obstacle course, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday morning in Newport Beach.