Alli Penovich is a freediver based out of Florida, competing in the disciplines of freediving and spearfishing. She is sponsored by Amavara, Cobian and Florida Freedivers. Alli is a four time IUSA (International Underwater Spearfishing Association) World Record holder, gaining her first world record at the age of 17. She is a qualified freediving instructor for FII (Freediving Instructors International), where she qualified under her coach Bobby Kim. A former college triathlete, Alli’s exposure to the water started at a young age, and her growth and love in the water has grown exponentially. Her passion for the ocean comes out in this conversation, and covers the following topics:Growing up in the water and having positive male mentorsHer origins spearfishing and freedivingThe nuances between spearfishing and freediving disciplinesFreediving training and competitionsBecoming a freediving instructorBeing a triathlete in collegeMental toughness and not letting quitting become a habitBeing calm under pressureHer experiences with sharksLooking up to Kimi WernerHer World RecordsHer future goals and aspirations____EPISODE LINKSAlli's InstagramDeeperBlue.com____SPONSORSXenduranceXendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.To receive 10% off Xendurance visit http://shop.teamxnd.com/runningonomXND’s Instagram.XND’s FacebookXND’s TwitterXND’s Clinical Studies____For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com