What to eat during 50K ultra?
                                
                                
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                                Ultrarunners can burn between 600 to 1,000 calories per hour, but the body can only absorb roughly 200-300 calories hourly while running. To successfully manage this energy deficit and finish strong, understanding what to eat during a 50K ultra is the single most important component after your training is complete.