Mary Kelley is a coach, personal trainer, triathlete, wife and mother. After 12 years in the corporate world, with coaching as a part-time passion, Mary retired from IT Consulting in early 2009 to focus on coaching and personal training, and AIM4TRI was born. Her passion is to equip and empower individuals to reach their peak athletic potential through consistent training, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
With more than 12 years of experience in the sport of triathlon, and over 22 years of competitive swimming and coaching experience, Mary knows how the right kind of consistent training gets results.
Mary completed her first triathlon in 2000 (Lake Saint Louis), her first half ironman in 2003 (HalfMax), and proudly served as a member of Team USA in the Hawaii (2005) and Switzerland (2006) World Championships. She has 8 First Place Overall finishes to her name, dozens of Age Group wins, and the title "USAT All-American Triathlete."
To back up this practical experience, Mary holds certifications in Personal Training (MLH&F Certified Personal Trainer, X-Force Certified Personal Trainer and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer), Run Coaching (USTFA Certified Run Coach - expected Jun 2012), Spinning (Johnny G Certified Spinning Instructor), Swim Instruction (YMCA Certified Swim Instructor) Prenatal Fitness (NASM Optimum Performance Training for the Prenatal Client) and CPR (American Red Cross). She brings a unique perspective to her coaching, having lived, coached and raced all over the US and Western Australia.