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Brittany C. is one of 26 Speedy Spuds who will run the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon dressed in a potato costume.
I’m a mother, wife, teacher, cross country coach, and runner from Southern California. I started running in my mid-20s as a personal challenge, but it quickly became a passion and an important part of my life. Running has taught me discipline and helped me discover I’m capable of far more than I imagined. Since then, I’ve completed races from the mile up to the full marathon.
Half Marathon
Carbs like potatoes are essential for runners—they’re great fuel and shouldn’t be feared. Whether it’s fries, hash browns, or a simple baked potato, they’re delicious and provide the energy needed for training and racing.
French fries are my favorite, especially with dinner the night before a long run or race. Cheesy scalloped potatoes and crispy breakfast hash browns are close seconds.
Two words: black and yellow. As a lifelong Steelers fan, visiting Pittsburgh has always been a dream. This race lets me experience the city as a runner while also checking off state #14 in my goal to run a half marathon in all 50 states plus DC—and it’s a great chance to show that carbs and potatoes are great fuel.
Run. Eat. Teach. Rest. Repeat. I’m following a structured training plan with consistent mileage, long runs, strength work, and recovery days while staying intentional about fueling—potatoes included.
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