This monday, I completed my first marathon ever (Boston), dressed as a giant Android Phone on behalf of my friends @RunKeeper, wearing my Vibram Five Fingers for all 26.2 miles, while raising money as part of Team Grateful Nation.

Phew.

Ambulatory again, after-thoughts:

• The difference between 20 and 26.2 miles is vast.
• There’s nothing like the power of the crowd.
• As with startups, perseverance through elation and pain is key.
• I will do this again, and do it better.

With respect to doing it ‘barefoot’: I didn’t break any calluses, my feet held up just fine (thanks to hundreds of miles of training). However, the nerve’s capacity to endure hours and hours of asphalt-tapping was a limiting factor, one I hope goes away with further running.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored my charity & run, and to those who came out to watch, you guys made it possible! And a VERY special thanks to my girlfriend, Allison, who bandit-ran the last 6 miles with me (starting at Heartbreak Hill) and endured my darker moments.