Sara Hockhalter's Blog

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
Wow, that is the question of the season.  If you are ready to purchase a home, today is a wonderful time to make that important purchase. Why? Interest Rates are very enticing right now.  A lender can show you how much you may save on a house payment with a lower rate now, than one you may [...]

Fargo Marathon - Relay, Set GO!
Okay folks, I’m onto my next running venture.  I’ll be running the relay (6-7 miles) on May 17, 2008.  We started training this past Saturday and have many days of running ahead of us.  It was fantastic, as Dick Beardsley himself was there to chat with us.  He provided much inspiration and I’m so glad [...]

5K Completed!
Okay, so it was a bit of a blizzardy day to say the least, but none the less I gratefully completed my first 5K on December 1, Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis in Fargo.  Proudly finishing in 35:28…placing 133rd!  Next up, Fargo Marathon Relay!

Jingle Bell 5K in Fargo?December 1, 2007!
Wow, it’s almost here, the Jingle Bell 5K in South Fargo this Saturday!  I hope you all come out to participate or run along too.  Lets pray for some better weather than we are having tonight…ahhh.

First Race Completed! Bridge to Bridge Bash
Yeah!  I did the 2.6 mile option in the Bridge to Bridge Bash on Sept 22.  Took me 33:38 but I DID IT!

How to Get Started Running
Okay, so I was feeling awesome and had been jog/walking in sessions of walk 1 minute, jog 5 and repeating for 30 minutes.  Well, I joined Dick Beardsley’s Beginner Running group on Tuesday….started from scratch.  Although it seemed easy, now I’m learning the correct way to do these workouts, and will majorly reduce the possibility [...]

Brand new runner! Training for 5K!
Hey all!  I’m a brand new runner…just a few weeks of walk/jogging under my belt.  Send me any helpful hints & share your stories/hopes/dreams.  I’ll be running a 5K on December 1!   Anyone out there want to join us!?  What are you waiting for?