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Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 5: Three Days in Rome
This is the final post about our celebratory trip to Italy with my cousins. Read about our adventures in Naples in Part I, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Taking the Train to Rome On the morning we were to check out of De Bonart Naples, we couldn’t believe how quickly our time in…
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Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 4: Capri and the Phoenician Steps
This is the fourth part about our celebratory trip to Italy with my cousins. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you haven’t already! Catching the Morning Ferry to Capri For our last full day in Naples, Nate suggested we take the ferry over to the island of Capri.…
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March Running: Healing, Humility, and Two Kansas Finish Lines
March brought three races and more than 12 miles – but for me, it also brought relief. After nearly a week of limited movement and multiple physical therapy sessions for a stubborn back injury, getting to run again (even if still a bit tight) felt like a gift. The first March race was covered in…
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Celebrating 40 in Italy Part 3: Touring the Amalfi Coast
This is Part 3 about our January trip to Italy with my cousins to celebrate our 40th and 45th birthdays. Previous posts include Landing in Naples and Exploring Pompeii and A Free Day in Naples. A Day with a Plan! We actually had a pre-planned itinerary for our third day in Italy: a private tour…
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From Sea Turtles to St. Patrick’s: Early 2026 Race Highlights
We’ve been busy lately between travel and runs, so I’m sharing updates on three different races we’ve completed since the Groundhog Run in February. Each one has been a different distance in a different state! Kickoff 5K – Leawood, KS We continued our 2026 race season on February 8 with the Kickoff 5K. William had…
