As of 2012, less than 40 runners have completed the race since it was founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1997. Runners have to finish approximately two marathons a day from 6 AM to midnight for 52 continuous days in order to complete the distance in the allotted time. That translates into over 100 laps a day around the half mile city block in Queens where the race takes place during the heat of the summer.
MCT – the special fat
MCT do not have to be transported through the lymphatics during the digestion process. MCT fats are water soluble, you can drink them just by mixing them with water. The biggest advantage of MCT's is, that the liver does not need to release any bile in order to get these triglycerides in the metabolism. They can be directly assimilated. This way you can add great numbers of calories without excessive strain of the liver. The calorie value is admittedly slightly below of fats, but clearly above that of carbohydrates.
MCT fats can be used for moderate frying up to 150° C and for baking up to 180° C. MCT oils are very well suitable for salads. MCT's can be found in good health food stores and are also suitable for children.
The only thing to consider is, that the body has to adapt to them and you have to start with small quantities at the beginning, before you make a more massive use of them during a multi day race. I tested them myself at a 3100 mile race.
