Fuel your endurance with potatoes! These nutrient-packed powerhouses from Washington State provide the sustained energy you need for races. Whether it's a marathon, triathlon, or cycling race, incorporating Washington potatoes into your diet can boost your performance and keep you energized. Share your tips and recipes with us! Join Team Potato below.
JOIN TEAM POTATO AND BECOME PART OF THE WSPC POWERED BY POTATOES TEAM!
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) needs your help spreading the word on the health benefits of potatoes for athletes! For so many years potatoes have been categorized as unhealthy, which just isn’t true! Studies have found that athletes are using potatoes as a powerful fuel before, during and after major events. Replacing gels during long endurance runs and rides with a few small boiled potatoes gives athletes the energy to continue. The complex carbohydrates in potatoes provides energy and is an important fuel for the muscles during exercise.
WHAT IS TEAM POTATO?
As a member of Team Potato, WSPC will supply you with a Team Potato Jersey for running and/or biking.
WSPC will also reimburse you for registration fees for certain athletic events throughout the year if you,
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Wear our jersey at the event
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Post pictures in the Powered by Potatoes jersey at the event to your social media
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Submit pictures and receipts from the event through the link below for reimbursement
SUBMISSIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
All Team Potato members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $150 per calendar year.
To qualify, you’ll need to:
- Wear your Powered by Potatoes jersey at the event.
- Post pictures of yourself in the jersey at the event on social media, tagging WSPC.
- Submit pictures online at Team Potato, showing your participation and submit your receipt for reimbursement.
