Meet your coach
Maeve Thistel

About
Maeve is an elite runner and ultramarathoner with experience in sports-specific clinical nutrition. She’s competed in events ranging from the mile and 5K to 100 miles around the Franklin & Marshall track, as well as multiple 200+ mile relays. Her coaching blends science-backed nutrition with personalized, practical training philosophies that meet athletes where they are. — Whether you’re a strength-focused athlete chasing your first marathon, an outdoor enthusiast aiming to master trail efficiency and fueling, or a new runner building a foundation for longevity, Maeve’s coaching fosters steady progress and a lifelong love of running. — She is currently training to run across Pennsylvania for charity and lives in Lancaster with her cat, Steve.
Competitive Runner
- 17:35 5k
- 1:18 Half Marathon
- 1st Female at Trail 50K
- Sub-3 Marathon Pace Holder
- 100 Miles-- Around a Track in 20 Hours
- ASICS Ambassador
- Guest Speaker for the Move Her Mind Event Series x ASICS
- B.A. in Biological Anthropology
- M.S. in Integrative Human Clinical Nutrition with Emphasis on Sports-Specific Nutritional Biochemistry
- Student Researcher for Female-Specific Nutrition and Fitness
Specialties
Endurance Sports
Nutrition
Gut Health
Functional Strength
Lifestyle
Hormonal Imbalance
Location
Lancaster, PA
Want to learn more about working with Maeve?
Group training with Maeve
The Endurance Collective
An 8-week program designed to help you master the balance between strength and endurance. Train 4–6 days per week, 30–90 min per session, to boost VO₂ Max, preserve muscle, and build resilience. Ideal for beginners to seasoned athletes. Required: proper footwear. Optional: free weights or gym access. Learn to fuel smart, improve mobility, and enhance performance as a true hybrid athlete — strong, fast, and built to last.








