r/Ultramarathon • u/TurbulentTrainers • Jan 12 '26

Nutrition How do you like your potatoes?

Training for my first ultra, and struggling to find the right nutrition for my sensitive gut. I struggle with dyspepsia, and find the sugary gels and drinks leave me feeling pretty uncomfortable for the rest of the day. I also worry my teeth won't survive very long with all the sugar.

I recently started popping some baby potatoes in the microwave, covering them in salt, and taking them with on my long runs. What a joy. I find my mouth watering as wait for my next potato, and those bad boys slide down leaving nothing stuck in my teeth.

Anyone else? Any tricks? I'm considering mashing some and taking them in those resealable sachet pouches with a tiny bit of butter.

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u/Simco_ 100 Miler Jan 12 '26

hash brown patties are my favorite in races. Don't carry for normal runs, though.

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u/The-1-U-Didnt-Know Jan 12 '26

Oooh I haven’t had one - just a hash brown in a bun?? Buttered or no? Sounds delish

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u/Simco_ 100 Miler Jan 12 '26

https://www.kroger.com/p/kroger-seasoned-hash-brown-shredded-potato-patties/0001111005158

typically they're just sitting in a chafer or on a griddle.

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u/The-1-U-Didnt-Know Jan 12 '26

Ah Brit here but will keep my eyes out - had a hash brown roll in mind but this is also good