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Kent Spud girls out to smash the London Marathon.

[caption id="attachment_10997" align="alignright" width="300"] The Potato Shop’s Nicola Crawley and Provenance Potatoes’ Tracy Bush at Quex Barn[/caption] Keep your eyes peeled for The Potato Shop’s Nicola Crawley and Provenance Potatoes’ Tracy Bush who are running the London marathon this April. Both ladies are involved in the growing and marketing of Kent potatoes and are fuelling their training runs with this versatile, delicious and nutritious carbohydrate. Potatoes are a great source of fibre are low in fat and have more potassium than a banana. They packed with energy and exercise boosting vitamins! Tracy is supporting the Dementia Revolution, a year-long initiative between Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness and much needed funds for dementia research. Tracy is running in memory of her father who passed away last July and was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. Anyone wishing to donate can do so at https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TracyTrapp The Potato Shop is based in Tenterden and specialises in exotic and heritage varieties of potato. Purple Vitelotte potatoes, Pink Fir Apple and Yukon Gold are firm favourites amongst the staff and customers! Take a look at www.thepotatoshop.com to see the full range and how to purchase them. Provenance Potatoes, based in the Isle of Thanet, specialise in Desiree, Maris Peer, King Edwards and Chipping potatoes for foodservice, supermarket packers and small retailers as well as offering a full agronomy service to potato farmers. Take a look at www.provenance-potatoes.co.uk to find out more.