Always one to enjoy movement, Ali swam with USA Swimming club Dayton Raiders as a youth and swam for NCAA Division 1 Miami University in college. She later joined the exciting world of multisport, completing over 10 marathons, triathlons in the distance categories of sprint, Olympic distance, and half-Ironman, and three full Ironmans. Her contagious energy led to a career in helping people of all types achieve their unique goals. She has coached several Ironman finishers and many first-time triathletes, as well as taught many children and adults to swim for the first time. Ali is a Nationally Certified USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Certified Red Cross Lifeguard, and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.