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Team Potato has selected one speedy runner to race in a custom-made potato costume at the event of their choice! Follow along here as our spud-tacular athlete trains, fuels, and competes.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s our first-ever Speedy Spud, Izzy Aguiar!
In her quest to become the fastest tuber on two legs, Izzy shared, “According to all known laws of aviation, there’s no way a potato should be able to get off the ground. As the Speedy Spud, I will show you how high the potato can fly.”
Izzy’s favorite potato dish? Hash browns!
“Every Sunday, my family and I used to sit and make breakfast together, and my dad would make hashbrowns. I have a very nostalgic association with hashbrowns, something I make at home for special occasions.”
Izzy is a medical student at Texas Christian University’s Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth. She started running in middle school and loved “the individual aspect of the sport where your results are only determined by how much effort you decide to put into training.”
She said potatoes are “essential” to fueling for training because most potato dishes are easy to make, easy to digest before a run, and nutrient-dense enough that “I always have enough energy to finish all of my workouts.”
Join in cheering Izzy on as she trains for the BMW Dallas Half-Marathon in December!
Potatoes aren’t just delicious, they’re a powerhouse of nutrition for athletes worldwide!
Whether you’re training for your first 5K or already competing with elite athletes, potatoes help fuel your body so you can go the distance.
Did you know? Potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides:
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for the body and brain.
Potassium is essential for muscle functioning.
Protein is a key component of muscle growth.
It also aids in collagen production, a major muscle tissue component.
Fiber helps regulate blood glucose and increases satiety, making you feel full longer (and preventing those mid-run hunger pangs).
Easily digestible and more energy-dense than any other popular vegetable, potatoes are perfect for runners.
[based on a 5.3 oz skin-on potato]
You don’t have to be the speedy spud to fuel your workouts with potatoes. They’re a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides the energy, potassium, and Vitamin C you need to perform your best, no matter how you train or compete.
Learn more about potatoes’ nutritional benefits, get inspired by other athletes, and take part in challenges to win prizes by becoming a part of Team Potato.
A portable snack made with simple ingredients, and no refined sugars!
Power Performance Baked PotatoA traditional baked potato is given a powerful boost with the addition of protein-rich ricotta, baby spinach and flavorful pesto.
Performance Potato Poppers with TurmericA portable powerhouse snack that's simple to prepare and packs a punch with bright flavors, herbs and spices | 154 calories
Zesty Mashed Potato Performance SnackersMashed potatoes are quick to make when you use potato flakes. Adding in zest of lemon and a touch of fresh mint makes these an ideal exercise snack that's a good source of potassium.
Performance Hash Brown and Egg NestsA mixture of egg whites and veggies are nested inside of hash browns and cooked in a muffin tin, creating a perfect portable pre-exercise meal.
Potato Performance Pancakes with Apple ButterMeal prep at its best! Make a batch of potato pancakes and freeze them for easy-to-reheat pre-workout fuel to enjoy throughout the week. Top with apple butter for a sweet addition.
Performance Potato SaladThis recipe is a twist on the classic potato salad. Greek yogurt is used instead of mayonnaise to increase the protein content, and potatoes are a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate.
Performance Stuffed Potato BowlA performance stuffed potato bowl is the perfect way to fuel up pre or post-workout. Fill a meal-prepped baked potato with fresh kale, strawberries, chickpeas and an egg for a quick 5 minute meal. Packed with energy, vitamins, and carbs.
Carrot “Cake” Potato Performance MuffinsA delicious spiced muffin using baked potato, cooked carrots, spices and nuts for a performance-oriented twist on classic carrot cake flavors.
Parmesan Roasted Performance Smashed PotatoesColorful petite potatoes are boiled and then smashed and flavored with lemon, rosemary and Parmesan for a tasty way to re-fuel post-exercise.
Potassium Potato Performance SmoothieThis vibrant purple smoothie gets its color from purple potatoes and pomegranate juice. Containing 119 grams of carbohydrates and 19 grams of protein, this smoothie may aid in post-exercise recovery.
Hash Brown Performance WafflesProtein and carbohydrate combine to make this tasty pre-workout meal a powerhouse addition to your plan for absorbable power and energy with speedy recovery.
Portable Egg and Potato Performance FrittatasMini potato and egg frittatas, a perfect on-the-go breakfast | 210 calories | 11g protein
Potato Performance Black Bean SoupThis satisfying post-workout meal is packed with protein and carbohydrates. Prep it ahead of time for convenient access to the nutrients your body may need to aid it's recovery.