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We put potato-powered fueling to the test with the Take the Potato Challenge—and Team Potato went all in. Members were challenged to fuel with potatoes before, during, and after workouts and report their results on social media.
“I have been field testing for 30, and the answer is a resounding yes. Long runs, race days, speed efforts, everyday life, and training. Overall, potatoes were easy on the stomach, provided steady energy, and proved to be surprisingly versatile before, during, and after running.”
– Jess Klinger, Challenge Participant
There’s a reason potatoes belong in the conversation about fueling. A 5.3 oz skin-on potato is a good source of potassium, provides 30% of the Daily Value for vitamin C, and has 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. Plus, potatoes are versatile, accessible, and easy to make yourself.
Even though the challenge is over, you can still take it any time yourself.
Experiment with incorporating potatoes into your training and active lifestyle for 30 days—from pre-workout meals to portable fuel and post-workout favorites.
Run, ride, hike, swim, lift, or train your way. This challenge isn’t about being the fastest or going the farthest—it’s about finding fueling strategies that work for you.
Document your potato-fueled training throughout the 30 days and share it on social. Tag @potatogoodness on Instagram or TikTok and use #takethepotatochallenge so we can follow along and celebrate Team Potato.
Runner, mom, and content creator Jess Klinger (@jessklinger_) was the first to take the challenge, and on Day 13 she put potato fueling to the ultimate field test: a half marathon! Her game plan went from the night before to past the finish line, including:
“Thirteen-point-one miles later, I can officially say field testing was a smashing success!” said Klinger.
From September 17–30, 2026, Team Potato members joined the Strava Potassium Power-Up challenge: six workouts of at least 20 minutes each, in honor of the 620 mg of potassium in a 5.3 oz skin-on potato.
And the response? More than 78,000 athletes signed up for the Potassium Power-Up challenge on Strava! Together, participants logged 746,396 hours of workouts in the challenge, traveling a combined distance of more than 4.5 million miles. Talk about a powered-up finish!
Try it Yourself!
The calendar may say the official challenge is over, but your potato-powered journey is just getting started. Stock up on your favorite spuds, get moving, and keep showing us how you fuel!
Where will potatoes take you next?