12-Oct-2017: Two weeks ago, I started working with a company called IRECKONU. My office is (coincidentally) located in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium, where I'll be standing in three days time to run my ninth marathon.
17-Oct-2017: I finished the Amsterdam Marathon with a personal record! 02:55 and some change.
My sister, Jordan Roberson, was a huge inspiration during the race. She has struggled with drug addiction for a large part of her life, but she recently celebrated two months of sobriety -- I'm so proud of her.
Being in the international crowd was also incredibly inspiring. I heard so many languages along the 42.2k route and felt proud and lucky for my status as a global citizen.
"Dorothy, we're not in Austin anymore."
Meanwhile, in my professional life, I am learning so much about the hospitality industry and the technology used within it. I have also had the pleasure of working amongst a very talented, driven leadership and software development team. The feeling is humbling and occasionally overwhelming. Cheers to crawling, walking, then running...
Life is a marathon, not a sprint!
