I just remembered that I set a goal for 2018 – to eat a vegan donut! And I accomplished that on January 15th! (Overachiever, I know).
When that didn’t feel BASG (big ass scary goal) enough, I challenged myself. I made 2018 the year of the Vegan Donut Tour. And I ended up having vegan donuts in six states – Kansas, Illinois (3x), Ohio (2x), Wisconsin (many times at the same place), Minnesota, and California.
Ahh, what a year. I’ll probably never live up to the donut-greatness that was 2018, for the rest of my life. Sigh.
Sadly I don’t have a joke goal prepared for 2019. What could it be… eat a vegan taco everywhere I go?!
Ooo! But I did think of something I need to figure out – what the hell is going on with my shoes. I had to throw out two pairs WELL UNDER 200 miles today that were completely worn down in the right outer heal. So, hows about I figure that out this year – either with new shoes, or by fixing my gait (I think new shoes will be easier). I’ll report back in December… or hopefully sooner!
I think you have to beat 2018 and eat donuts from 7 states ha ha. Damn it now I want donuts.
If I am lucky enough to visit 7 different states, I will try! They might be from the same places though!
Way to go with your goal! I imagine California was the toughest place for acquiring the vegan donut, right?
Yes! I thought about mentioning that, ha! But we (YOU!) prevailed!
I am sad the year of vegan donuts is over!
Me too! 🙁
Wahoo! Way to crush your 2018 goal. This is so inspiring! I love that your goal was specific and measurable and attainable if you put the work in.
Hmmmmm vegan tacos could be a good 2019 goal.
What’s up with your shoes? Did they change the composition of the soles? Are they markedly different than previous models?
Thank you, thank you! My main purpose WAS to inspire others, so I am glad that worked!
I am wondering if it’s the “fresh foam” or whatever in the soles? That is definitely a change since I started wearing them in 2010. I am not sure if they intend of that stuff to hold up to how I land on my outer heal.
You could just keep your vegan donut goal going. Maybe a vegan donut in every state? Good luck with the shoes. I stopped wearing hokas last year because they were wearing down in the heels so quickly. It took a bit to find the right shoes, but I finally did and they lasted 400 miles!
I think I will keep track and see what ones I can find in other states. I am in IA and TX quite often and haven’t had one there yet!
What did you switch to? Did you tell the sales person you wanted something that wouldn’t break down?
He steered me away from the new super light foams because he said they aren’t as durable. I tried the Brooks Bedlams first. I loved the outer soles- super durable and great traction. Unfortunately the upper part of the shoe didn’t work with my feet,it rubbed around my ankles. Now I am in the Mizuno Wave riders. It’s the first time I’ve ever worn Mizunos. I am about 100 miles in and they still look brand new.
Thank you so much for that feedback! I thought the foam thing might be in my head but it sounds like it isn’t! I have tried both Brooks and Mizunos before. I wonder if I will end up with those again!
That donut image is making me hella hungry!!
That is the risk of reading about the donut tour!
Thanks for finally sharing your real #bestnine2018 🙂
Ha! Truth.
Congrats on such a successful 2018! I, for one, very much enjoyed all your reviews 🙂
Thank you! I am glad you did!!! 🙂 I am still waiting on your Chicago Best Muffins tour! 😉
Congratulations on hitting your goal! Now these are the goals I can get behind. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂 I need to find a vegan donut place (or a place that sells a vegan donut) in TX! We haven’t had luck when we’ve tried!
Wait, this was a joke goal?! 😉
Ha! A little… 😉