The Speedy Spud Sponsorship celebrates the fantastic benefits of potatoes for athletes of all fitness levels.
Team Potato has selected the next speedy runner to race in a custom-made potato costume. Follow along here as our spud-tacular athlete trains, fuels and competes.
Speedy Spud Ainsley Chapman
Chapman is a busy potato. When she’s not working full-time as an engineer or studying for her master’s degree, Chapman is training for her upcoming half marathon and making efficient, delicious meals to fuel her busy lifestyle.
Chapman caught the running bug in college and loves that it challenges her to improve every day. She will compete in the Salt Lake City Half Marathon on April 26, 2025.
To fuel her training, Chapman is all about efficiency (and flavor), so she uses a make-ahead roasted potato recipe passed down from her mom.
Fun fact: Chapman found the Speedy Spud contest through the Team Potato Strava challenges. Become a speedy spud yourself by joining Team Potato – our community of athletes dedicated to achieving their best athletically and in everyday life by nourishing their bodies with potatoes.
When you join Team Potato, you will find inspiration and encouragement to fuel with potatoes, accelerate your performance potential, and achieve your goals. You can also compete in fun challenges and win fantastic potato prizes.
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Follow along with Chapman's training journey on social: @potatogoodness
Potatoes Power Performance
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:
- 26g (9 percent daily value) of quality carbohydrates.
- 15 percent of your daily potassium (620 mg per serving), which is more than a medium-sized banana (422 mg per serving).
- 3 grams of plant-based protein.
- 30 percent of your daily Vitamin C to help boost the immune system.
- 2 grams of fiber.
- 110 calories for energy.
[based on a 5.3 oz skin-on potato]
Learn more about how potatoes fuel performance
Calling All Athletes!
You don’t have to be the speedy spud to power your workouts with potatoes. Join Team Potato to discover more about their nutritional benefits, get inspired by other athletes, and participate in challenges for a chance to win prizes.
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