Hapalua Half Marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii
A week of Aloha Spirit! We had the best family Hawaiian adventure, culminating in the Hapalua Half Marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ohana Initially, I had planned on saving Hawaii for my 50th race, as many people seem to do. However, when my parents mentioned taking a family vacation to Hawaii, I discovered that the Hapalua race lined up perfectly with the kids' school Spring Break. Plus, there was a Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America sailing the week before, which is how my parents suggested we explore Hawaii because it provides highlights from the four islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (Big Island), and Kauai. The stars aligned, and I am so grateful my parents made this trip possible. We flew from Pittsburgh to Honolulu, connecting through Phoenix, and met my parents in the airport. Together, we made our way to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort for a one-night stay prior to embarking on our cruise. Hilton Hawaiian Village is a sprawling, multi-unit resort, and check...