A DASH OF DANA
Performance Nutrition

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I Sweating leads to relatively rapid fluid and electrolyte losses as your body offloads excess heat to...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I Race day nutrition is something you want as a tried and true practice for YOU. What you consume the...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I The human body is made up of 55 to 75% water and is an essential nutrient for survival. Water helps...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I You work SO hard to get the start line: hours of training, prioritizing recovery and sleep, time...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I An ultra endurance event is classified as any race lasting six hours or more ; some of these events...

Written by Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I Master’s athletes are the true MASTERS of their craft. They show up to the start with...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I As you move through the day, your peripheral nervous system triggers motor nerves which stimulate...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD, METS I The term “training your gut” describes a way to reduce the gastrointestinal (GI) stress that often...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, METS I As an endurance athlete we are taught to eat carbs, carbs, and more carbs before a race. But, we are not...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD We are often asked about snacks by our athletes - especially snacks on the go! Whether it be for travel,...

Tasha Trudeau, Strategic Assistant Reviewed by Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN Fighting Inflammation as an Athlete Did you know that the foods you...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD When you are exercising, your body begins to sweat in order to control your internal body temperature. This...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN, CSSD Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned runner hitting your next PR, following proper nutrition the night...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN WHAT IS A PERFORMANCE PLATE? As we know, those hours of training are important for performance. However, the fuel...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN Alcohol consumption after exercise has been a long-time tradition for many athletes. In fact, many events offer...

Dana Eshelman, MS, RDN Eating something is better than eating nothing before a training session or competition. Your muscles preferred...