How I Went from Couch to Marathon + VEGAN Chocolate Cake Recipe

[@chadengelhardt5809]

What a beautiful and inspiring story- and Robert sounds like a wonderful person to have had in your life- as a father I know he would be so pleased to have you as a daughter-in-law... and that cake looks delicious too!!!

[@TheKoreanVegan]

Thank you so much Chad. What a lovely sentiment.

[@cabinfeverremedy5636]

Right away I love that it's a relatable get fit in four years story. And it's got cake. 👍

[@TheKoreanVegan]

Yes!! Totally doable but still a challenge you can be proud of!

[@kara8673]

Listening to your story the other day on how you started running, gave me the motivation this week to start 😊

[@TheKoreanVegan]

That is amazing Kara!!! You go girl!!

[@kivalink1788]

You have a nice voice, maybe you could start a podcast?!

[@TheKoreanVegan]

I have no idea what I'd talk about! Thats why I like this format--I'm cooking, at least, lol!

[@dmb555]

@@TheKoreanVegan but you can cook and do the podcast at the same time! I wouldn't mind the sound of the stove being lit or pans bumpng into each other..

[@kvnggabe]

@@TheKoreanVegan whatever comes to mind ! we love and support you girly ! we love random scenarios and poetry from your channel , so inspiring !❤️

[@omarpulido8502]

That was a crazy dream! When I was in Chicago I saw you run on the trail adjacent to lake shore drive - you seem dedicated. Also inspiring story. And bon appetit!

[@heyitsjaceypenne]

Don't ever stop! I love your channel!!!

[@ellycall3851]

So excited to try making this cake-also your story was incredibly heartwarming and now makes me worried I might try to one day run a marathon. Thanks for talking about your journey! This was great! 💫

[@TheKoreanVegan]

There are all sorts of marathons in life. Chocolate cake makes them worth it b❤️

[@helloDina]

I never realized how connected recipes were to personal stories until I started watching your videos. I think Robert saw you cross the finish line too. Very beautiful job.

[@2012Tbird]

Robert certainly crossed that finish line with you. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@willardisafatman]

Who let the rain in here? Beautiful story and outstanding looking cake. I don't even like cake and I NEED to give this a try. I'm sorry that you lost him so soon, but I'm glad that you got the time you did. They sound like quite the soul.

[@candacetoms4927]

I love everything about this video, but I especially love how you describe it as having the audacity to want to run a marathon. That’s exactly how it feels!

[@kathleenzanders4061]

Beautiful story time with cake!😊💞

[@deborahradu3763]

I love your stories and your soothing voice while you share your fabulous recipes. So glad I found you 😌

[@elenah287]

What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man. I was crying by the end 😭 I love your storytelling style and your cooking. I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your channel.

[@jackieclarke6781]

What a beautiful beautiful story!! I have always wanted to run a marathon, but truly never allowed myself to dream that big. So, I never trained or tried. This story touches my heart in so many ways.

[@giselle95ful]

I love the running/fitness series! So encouraging. Please keep making them!

[@lexip396able]

A foodie, a story teller, an ambitious gift. You lady are amazing, few are the people that would honor Robert the way that you did, being so new to the family. ❤️

[@staceylim606]

this is such a heart warming story - thank you for sharing!

[@TheKoreanVegan]

Thanks for watching Stacey!

[@oliviah4430]

I don’t cry at a lot of stuff, especially videos, but the end of your story I really started crying. It’s so sweet and he most definitely was with you when you crossed that finish line.

[@hannymaier1664]

I just started following you and I’m so happy that I did. Thank you from a 70 year old naturalized American Dutch girl!

[@asianangel5400]

I' grew up my first 2 years in America in the Chicagoland area before moving north to a town called Antioch. My adoptive parents both grew up in Chicago. I am not much of a runner, however my younger adoptive brother used to run marathons from 2000 to about 2016. He loves running and he has won many medals. He was in the Navy for 10 years so running kept him fit. Your story is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. By the way your chocolate cake looks delicious.

[@charliebrown555]

Joanne, Thank you for sharing so many of your life stories. They make your artful cooking videos into multi-layered pieces of art. All so delicious!

[@komiii818]

im so glad you are taking care of yourself! your doing so much better :D

[@srfphillips24]

Absolutely love all of your videos. They are all so genuine and heartfelt - Thank you for sharing inspirational stories of your life, and all the wonderful recipes you share, Ive tried a few and they turned out amazing

[@TheKoreanVegan]

Thank you so much Shania!!

[@marthaross6301]

I totally agree. And with the comment about “scaling” the batter- I know that this cake will be lovely ☺️ when I attempt later today

[@ktjomars1]

So happy for you...your success is so deserved. Thanks for helping all of us.

[@yannileyva7060]

Love your stories 🌈🦋💝

[@eudoraevans3340]

New subscriber over here. Your channel is very chill. Thank you for this content.

[@louisedamato3727]

You are such a beautiful soul!

[@anyokasan]

There something so comforting about you🥰

[@mramirez5239]

"...and they buried their medals with Robert." Your dream. 💜 I had 5 dreams of my best friend after he passed over the course of around 7 years, and we would always talk about what I wished he could be there to talk to me about. I understand how precious that gift was. Thank you for sharing this story. Will you please consider crafting a video where you offer us some of Robert's best running tips you received, of the many he gave? I would be so grateful.

[@casscass230]

I don’t know if I payed attention to the preparations or your soothing voice😅😊They’re both equally satisfying

[@2075vj]

I can relate so much. Thanks for sharing I have ran several half marathons. And can’t wait to shower with myself to do a full one. Being from New York either I’m not living there now on the New York marathon

[@GeoMusic99]

Inspiring stories + picture perfect vegan food + beautiful lighting. This is officialy my new favorite channel.

[@pjihae]

My god everything about this is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your lovely story.

[@anaviana2641]

I cried, THANK YOU. So glad you have a beautiful family XXXXX

[@rosamurphy9467]

Thank you for the continuous inspiration and motivation.

[@TeenybopprJr]

That cakes looks so good because it has the perfect amount of frosting

[@christinec9898]

Robert was cheering alongside you the whole way. I’m looking forward to hearing about the rest of your marathon journey. I was also a spectator at the 2014 Chicago marathon. That race became my goal. It inspired me to sign up for my first in Honolulu 2015. I ended up running Chicago in 2016 and 2017. I’m also a baker 😊

[@ssk3146]

So inspirational! Love your stories! You look great before and amazing in your after pic as well! Congratulations!!

[@tricia1904]

This is so inspiring and the visuals are stunning! 😩💞💞 I really hope you get more views, this video needs to reach more people!

[@elifitfuel]

This is such a beautiful story

[@sandraarellano5646]

This made me cry, my heart says that he was there with you cheering you on!❤️🥲

[@DanielPincente]

You’re a very expressive speaker. Thank you for the content.☮️🙏🏼💟 Daniel

[@jahninapamintuan1849]

Lovely and touching story.

[@rachelnicola6300]

Such a beautiful love story- with family, running and cake❤️

[@weevanilla]

Seriously this story is AMAZING and idk why ur SO underrated I remember one time my mom ran a marathon

[@justjenny1325]

I love listening to your stories.

[@yenifergavina1451]

All her food looks soooo good

[@cynthiahernandez4437]

Dude that cake is so moist perfect 👌🏼love ur stories telling 🎥

[@irmadesantiago7631]

Oh, your story about Robert made me cry. Not only do I think he saw you I believe he was with you. Thank you for sharing this story and for teaching me what Vegan means. I am trying to go Vegan for health reasons. I don't eat meat but I do consume dairy and eggs.

[@mayparsels2232]

So enjoyed watching you make a cake as you told your story. Only bad part is I so need cake now!

[@LouDominquez21]

Loved the story!

[@argaritasolomonidou5947]

Love from Cyprus❤ THANK YOU! KEEP ON BEING YOUU!❤

[@Zendhaal]

Omg I got chills! 💕💕💕

[@nashythedetermined]

This video literally inspired me to run again. I love your videos so much

[@joydubyadee]

Just found your channel and newly whole food plant based. This recipe will be a birthday treat☺️.

[@taniaallan5702]

Love your stories, very inspirational. Thanks so much for sharing. Regarding cake…looks amazing! If we wanted no peppermint, would we just omit the peppermint extract and get a yummy chocolate cake? Just got your cookbook and excited to go through and try some new recipes :)

[@namru100]

You inspire me sooo much. I love you sister 💜💜💜💜

[@Abigailk59]

Thus cake looks so good! Definitely going to try it.

[@loveallycastle]

Thank you for inspiring us all!

[@AF-ke9by]

Tears of love.

[@loveallycastle]

Wow I am so moved by this. Thank you.

[@Rosenlassi]

Great video !

[@dianaalexdaniel]

What a Wonderful, Way to share your Story and Bake something Delicious, the Ending had Me almost in Tears, I found out about You through a Rich Roll Video you did with him, I am a 10 years Vegan who was Crippled for 3 years thanks to my Cholesterol Pill and thank God I love to do Research and in 2012 i dropped the Cholesterol Pill and I went Vegan, I had to leave my Job and I was Walking with a Cane, I went Vegan and the rest is History, you are Awesome, love, Diana Lipski, who had a Horrible, Divorce 💕

[@mistytillema2398]

I have completed 3 half marathons, but too nervous to try a full marathon. Thank you for your inspiration. ❤️

[@TheKoreanVegan]

You can do it!!!

[@jdpowerzz22]

Looks are Deceiving. I have one of those resting faces that label me that I LOOK bitchy....& I am lol.. sometimes. I'm only human. After moving past how my facial expressions may look & getting to know me you may just be surprised how I wear my heart on my sleeve & I'm funny as hell😉...You not only received a gift of a father n law and friend...you got the gift of having an experienced mentor. Who motivated you once again to go after two more passions you discovered you love. Now you've once again you've motivated & taught some beautiful life lessons to US & passed on some wonderful & DELICIOUS looking baked goods. Mission accomplished 😊💪🏻🤟🏻 You rock. Period. 🌸👏🏻

[@lugaretzia]

If I can be candid, both this and this are rather nice looking

[@s.a.sobito9458]

Hi I was wondering if you have a suggested substitution for the espresso? I typically only have drip coffee or instant coffee available. Of I swap it out for one of those, would it be the same measurement? Also, I love your content. The recipes are always amazing and your stories are always very heart warming.

[@TheKoreanVegan]

Thank you so much!! When I didn't have espresso readily available, I would just use two teaspoons of instant coffee and increase the water by about 1/4 cup. :)

[@s.a.sobito9458]

@@TheKoreanVegan thank you!

[@ZeenatAbr]

I ran here all the way from TikTok and I am so glad I did

[@heybeachnik]

You're a gem!

[@samuelafotso8232]

You are amazing. Thank u

[@Hrts4scxrlett]

This made me feel something, Something special

[@almaofearthia6785]

Thank You for sharing! Now I know where to find the recipes! LOL

[@carolinetrippenbach4831]

Did this chocolate cake make anyone else cry? 😅 Jk, but what a wonderful story and I am sure Robert was definitely watching you finish that marathon!

[@Busra-hy2yw]

I wish I had a chance to run but I can’t do it in where I’m living . Your story gave me a big motivation tho 😊

[@evanlee-ferrand7312]

Thank you 🙏

[@chinesecuisine2153]

It's really good, delicious, beautiful 😍

[@madz-vt6ec]

the cake looks amazing

[@minuatri2565]

Im crying man and drooling

[@rose8662]

❓Hello Joanne, or anyone who has made this - the online recipe says 2.5 cups sifted all purpose flour (sifted, then measured), but the video looks like the flour is measured and then sifted. If you're made this recipe and the cake turned out great, would you please tell me which method you used? Sift then measure vs measure then sift? Thanks so much! ❤

[@mchakrabarti]

Joanne, you looked beautiful “before” and after. I’m sorry you never felt comfortable in your body before but I hope you’re there now. Size is not beauty-you’re beautiful just because you exist in all your body shapes and sizes. 💕

[@jessicaszturmann609]

Wow, this was magic

[@shadowstomper]

Hiya! What can I use instead of vegan butter for the frosting (we don't have that available here in Pakistan)? Vegetable oil or peanut butter? I mess up when using coconut oil 🥺

[@ShadowKencana]

I enjoy your videos.

[@chinguuuu3120]

About the cake, can you substitute the flour with a gluten free flour like almond flour?

[@8FakeTears8]

I'm sure he couldn't be more proud of you. Also, thanks for helping me find my lost motivation!

[@caitlinrangecroft9082]

Is it possible to fall in love at first story? ❤️

[@eiYos]

why do I have tears in my eyes after watching a choclate cake video..?

[@ysabelarcilla3022]

Is it ok to use steam than an oven? Cuz we don't have oven 😅😅😅

[@Mamaqu33nB]

Love the story! Going to try this recipe! Btw where did you get that bowl you’re using to hold your shifted flour? It’s gorgeous!

[@rariraro1]

When did u use espresso shots in d cake

[@lavenderlemonade4322]

That dream sounds like a visit from him. Great work 👏

[@gretchennirvana]

🥲 that was a sweet story & I’m sure he was running with you.

[@MelisFoodLife]

👍👍👍

[@nelliefigueroa9686]

🥰🥰🥰

[@cassievoo2]

❤️❤️

[@inahbaxter7123]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cezza6474]

Does anyone know if this would work gluten free?

[@shairavhiminesantos6230]

I'm just wondering if butter is vegan huhu

[@jmk1962]

You can buy vegan butter in any supermarket

[@darlalayton3371]

Oh my word!🥰😭🥰😭