Kim Sobieck – Asst. Walk Coach
Phone: 818-790-8824
Hi there! My name is Kim Sobieck. I live in La Canada. I teach math at Arcadia High School. I joined Team in Training last summer for a couple of reasons. First, I went to an information meeting and heard Virginia speak. Need I say more?!?!? Second, my doctors kept nagging me about losing weight. I was concerned that I would not be qualified since I was so out of shape, but our team manager assured me folks at all levels of fitness participate in the program. When I showed up for training, I was intimidated by the fact that almost everyone else was young and fit and capable. There were only a handful of walkers. I was so slow and perpetually far behind. I struggled at strength training. I often could not finish the sets of tasks put before us. I felt like such a loser. I kept asking myself why I was putting myself through this. I wanted so badly to quit. But at every step along the way, the captains, coaches, and mentors kept encouraging me. “You’re here! And you’re trying! That’s half of the battle won right there.” So, I hung in there and persisted. And after awhile, an amazing transformation took place. Even though I continued to be slow, I could sense I was improving. Because the staff had faith in me, I started believing in myself. I gave myself permission to dream that I could actually do this thing. I came to be known as Kim Possible by my team. Despite some problems with my back and knees, I was ultimately able to walk in P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Phoenix, Arizona in January. AND I FINISHED!!!!! I cannot tell you what a sense of pride and accomplishment I feel. This experience with TNT has been so positive, rewarding, and life-affirming. The fact that I also fundraised to help a wonderful cause was just icing on the cake. I so look forward to working with you this season. I want to “GO TEAM” you while you are training to give you a boost as you start to tire. I want to be part of your “Tunnel of Love” at the end of your walks and runs to let you know how well you are doing and how much you are appreciated. I want to be there if any doubts or concerns creep into your consciousness and tempt you to give up. I am glad I am a walking mentor so I can support those of you bringing up the rear. I do not want you to feel forgotten back there. I say, “Bring it on! We can do ANYTHING!!!” Ü
