Finishing out week 4 of the 2024 Spring100!! So many fabulous photos were sent in and SO MANY Spring100ers are faithfully making their way to the 100-mile goal. WAY TO GO!!! 🙌🏻👏🏼 It seems as if many of you were like me… walking in the rain most of week 4! Registration officially closed and we have 4,303 participants from approximately 8 different countries walking this year’s challenge. Praise The Lord!! I am beyond thrilled and excited to have you all here! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 It is my prayer that this challenge leaves you physically and spiritually encouraged and renewed!

FUN Spring100 Week 4 Stats:

Total Miles walked to date for the 2024 Spring100: 103,975.94

Total Spring100 Participants for 2024: 4,303

Participants who have crossed the 100-Mile Finish Line: 70

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Reese King

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Spring100 Devotional

Lay Aside Every Weight

Mr Wesley Strackbein || Week 4 Spring100 Devotional

As we run the race of life, we can be hindered by sin and a preoccupation with worldly cares. Knowing this, we must “lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us” (Heb. 12:1).

The “weight” in this first clause can be lawful pursuits that we’ve elevated out of proportion. These can include making money, tending our personal property, maintaining our physical health, or any other earthly concern.

To be clear: We have positive duties to perform on all these fronts, as God created the world “good” (Gen. 1:31) and called us to be faithful stewards of our money, lands, and bodies (Matt. 25:14-30; Prov. 12:11; Prov. 25:16).

Yet the moment we give greater prominence to the cares of the world than we do to Christ’s kingly interests, we err. We become encumbered from our most important aim which is to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matt. 6:33).

So, in view of the eternal race, we must rid ourselves of otherwise good things when they become excess baggage. If they’re slowing us down, we must put them in their place.

The second thing we’re to lay aside is “the sin which so easily ensnares us” (Heb. 12:1).

Unlike lawful worldly cares, sin has no rightful role in our lives at all. Yet we cannot wrest ourselves free of it in our own power.

Every one of us is beset by sin at birth. It is imputed to our very nature, passed down from Adam through the generations (Rom. 5:12; Ps. 51:5).

Without Christ’s help, sin’s crushing weight always brings on death (Rom. 6:23), but if “we confess our sins [to Him], he is faithful and just to forgive us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Once redeemed through Christ’s perfect work (2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 5:8-19), we are no longer “slaves of sin” (Rom. 6:6) and can “walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4).

Now that we’re able to reject sin, we must “make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Rom. 13:14).

Clinging to the smallest sin will slow us down in our race. Sin “so easily ensnares us” (Heb. 12:1), and if left unchecked, it can sideline us in shame.

Let us, then, heed these sober commands:

“Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump” (1 Cor. 5:6-7).

“. . . do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts” (Rom 6:12).

“Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” (1 Pet. 2:11).

While our eternal soul may be secure in Christ, giving way to any pet sin—be it anger, lust, pride, envy, discontentment, or some other vice—will hamper us in the race ahead (Heb. 12:1), for a “double minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8).

So let us give sin the “black flag”—no quarter to this violator of God’s Word and our personal testimony—even as we put lawful pursuits, that are out of proportion, in their place.

Only by doing this will we run our race well.

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QUESTION! This has very little to do with Spring100 BUT who got to witness the Solar Eclipse last week??😍 Would love to hear!! Let me know in the comment section below!!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“My first SPRING 100 walk was with my dear grand daughter on the day we were waiting for her little brother to come home from the hospital !! The Snow that fell was mystical and made it so much FUN! Our Lord is so good and gives us exactly what we need every day. The Lords unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him!! Psalm 32:10” Georgia M 🙋🏼‍♀️ LOVE IT!

“A beautiful day for a walk” Elizabeth W. — Grace P. grabbing her miles and checking in for week 4 of the Spring100!! 🙌🏻👏🏼

“A little after storm, after gym walk!” Grace ⛈💯 Great photo, Grace!!

“Through Rain or shine☔☀😁” Lois G. 🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️ Great job, ladies!!

“Walking at a park with my brother.” Elianna J. — “Josh C. walking in Alabama!”👏🏼💯🙌🏻

“Love our evening spring walks together!! God is so good!! ✨💛💐” Cailyn F. 🙌🏻 Yes, He truly is. LOVE the photo, Cailyn!

“My buddy and I enjoyed a walk past the blooming forsythia!” Hannah F. ☺️ Adorable walking buddy. He’s a heart-melter! ♥️

“Joanna and Esther Mitton Quizzing on our walks is so fun!!”— “I made it!! Yall keep it up!!” Nathan S. 🙌🏻💯🎉 Way to go reaching your 100 Mile Goal!!

“Enjoying a walk with my sister and her family while they were in town!” Kate S. 👍🏻👏🏼💯

Jennifer M. conquering miles with this fun walking group! 😃🙌🏻 — “Beautiful sunset stroll among the bluebonnets!🤍” Madeleine & Katherine T.

“Enjoying an evening walk along a river at a local park for week 4.” Mr & Mrs Neely 👏🏼🙌🏻💯

“Changed things up a bit and did a backpack walk with baby B!” Esther C. — Nicole P. Saying “hello” for week 4 of the Spring100!! 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

“Walking the dog on a beautiful day in Kansas” Nathan and Joy K 🐕‍🦺👏🏼💯

“Enjoying our afternoon walk (and rollerblading) with a delicious cup of coffee and marveling at Gods creation!” Ivory B. 🙌🏻 Way to go!

“I love walking in the woods with my siblings 🥰” Kara G. 😁🙌🏻 Such a fun photo!

“Grabbing a walk with my mom in between rain showers. 🌧” Amanda S. — “I enjoyed walking a bunch in St. Louis with my husband and two kids.” Elisabeth S.👏🏼

“Starting a new challenge in our first official week of “retirement” : )” Sherri S.🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻💯

“Enjoying a walk during the solar eclipse! It was so weird to be dark in the middle of the day. MI” Jamie A. — “For our 2 year anniversary we found a new trail and walked almost 4.5 miles. I love the quality time we get walking together!” Laura M. 🙌🏻♥️ LOVE IT!

“Morgan, Abigail, Christopher and Amelia F enjoying a walk on the neighbor’s farm.” 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻

Heather H. grabbing Spring100 miles with friends! — “Ran my fastest 10k since 2015 tonight with a stop at the most peaceful spot on the river” Heather L 🏃🏼‍♀️💯 Way to go!!!!

“Walking with Ohio friends!” Hannah K. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 Such a fabulous photo!

“😍 Loving Spring100 this year!!!” Amber N.

“So thankful for Spring100 and getting outside in God’s creation, even in a snowy place! ❄😄” Paige C. 🙌🏻💯 So happy to have you part of the challenge!!

Brynn checking in for week 4 of the Spring100! So great to have you here. 🙋🏼‍♀️–“My siblings and I are enjoying the beautiful weather!” Chyanne☀️💯

All smiles as this fun group grabs their miles! Fabulous photo submitted by Edee M.🙌🏻

“Great way for my homeschooler to get in some much-needed fresh air! I love the beautiful new and old trails we discover during this time!” Dolorese J. — “Getting our miles in on a girls trip to Charleston, SC!!🥳❤” Hannah B

“So happy to have Bethany and Hannah G. back for another Spring100 Challenge! Grabbing their miles in North East Texas.” Hannah G. 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 Love it when Spring100ers get together!!

“Awesome walk with my brother!” Jenna — “The weather was cold, wet, and windy, and my umbrella was struggling. But I laughed and kept walking!” Lauren W. ☔️💯 Keep up the great work!!

“I had been feeling pretty defeated this week – sickness slammed me and my 3 and almost 2 year old, making our goal of walking at least a mile a day harder than it already is. I also won’t be able to run the 5K I was so excited for. But today when we made it less than 0.5 mile round trip to the swing set by the lake I realized it’s not about how many miles you walk but your attitude when you walk them. We could have been upset by what we weren’t able to do but instead we chose to enjoy what we could do, and it made all the difference.” Sarah B. 🙏🏼🙌🏻 Perfect encouragement! Thank you, Sarah! ♥️

“Theres nothing like ending the day with a walk with the fam. On a beautiful day! Enjoying Gods creation!” Madison G. — “Nice evening for a walk! 😁” Prashansa N. 🙋🏼‍♀️

“Morning run with my brother! 🤗” Clara H 👏🏼 Love sibling walks!!

Rosie A. checking in as she grabs her miles during a cold Spring100 Walk!❄️💯

“Walking is best with friends!” Hannah L. 👏🏼♥️

“Getting miles with my parents while they visit me at college! I’m so thankful they took the time to come visit me, and the Lord blessed our time together greatly!” Macy C. — “Nighttime walks in Fargo!” Ryah Reynolds 🙋🏼‍♀️Great job y’all!!

“Our tract distribution team at Niagara Falls on eclipse day also happened to be a mini Spring 100 group that doesn’t usually get to walk together and we had an awesome time covering over 6 miles between the US and Canada, getting the word of God into hundreds of peoples hands!” Reese P. 🙌🏻🙏🏼💯 PRAISE THE LORD! Love this!

“Hiking in the mountains is my favorite way to get the miles in!” Sarah M.– “Taking a mid morning walk with a friend, her daughter, and little red wagon! 🙂 Enjoying the fellowship, lovely weather, sunshine, and flowers.” Sarah P. 🏔🙌🏻🌸

“Love walking at our local botanic garden and park!!” Esther S. —“Day 25! A quarter of the way there! 🙌 I enjoyed a beautiful windy walk with my youngest daughter ❤” Hannah R. 👌🏻 WAY TO GO!

“Grabbing some miles with my sweet cousin!!” Abby S. 👏🏼😄

“Delightfully cool morning walk. I am enjoying Spring 100 so much!” Michaela L. — “I brought my little brother Michael along in the stroller for a mile walk. It was a little difficult to push a stroller along a gravel road, but we made it!” Jane F. 💯🙌🏻 Way to go!!

“Walking (and some biking) with great friends on Daniel Boones Wilderness trail!!” What a great Spring100 walking group!! 👏🏼😃

“Clouds and mists and mountain views and warm breezes made for an awesome 4 mile walk this afternoon! 🤩 Vermont” Melody P. — “Hiking in our local park! The spring weather is amazing today” Mikenna L.

“Loving the sunshine and spring flowers!😍🥰” Kayla H. 👌🏻🌸

“Our cat followed us for over a mile on our walk!” Sarah S. 🐈😁💯

“Completed what I called a 3 mile victory walk just after finishing all of my Texas Drivers Ed program! Even hit the fifty miles mark while doing so! Rejoice always- 1 Thessalonians 5:16” Elzabeth C. 👏🏼👏🏼 Way to go!! — “Making progress Emily is down to one crutch 🤗” Nancy B. 🙏🏼👏🏼 Praise the LORD!!!! Well done, Emily!!

“Walked up Enchanted Rock” Janna C. 🪨😍 Love it!!

“We walked 5 miles at Plum Creek with Spring 100 friends in Ohio, where we traveled for the Eclipse.” Melissa A. — “A beautiful Saturday morning walk with my five sweet blessings and one on the way! 🤩🥰🌞” Sarah B.

“Its fun to meet up with friends who are also doing Spring100. And an extra special treat when theyre normally 1,000 miles away!” Ruth D. 😃💯So happy you had that walk together!!

“Hit a 10 mile run in Duluth mn today” Matthew G. — “Enjoying a beautiful spring morning in Iowa!” Sally M. 🙌🏻💯 Keep up the great work!!

“Dabney Moore getting in 3.5 miles in the POURING rain!!” 🌧 Well done!!

“early morning walks🔥” Amanda W. — “Walking with my best friend three days a week while chatting on our cell phones.” Nancy Z. 👏🏼 LOVE this idea!!!

“We have enjoyed getting in some miles this past week, and enjoying the unusually nice 70+ degrees temps in Wisconsin! I recently bought a drone, so got a few pictures from the sky when walking 😀” Victoria F. 👏🏼 LOVE IT!

Love having the Shell Family checking as they grab their miles for week 4 of the Spring100!!🙌🏻💯

“Had to do some of my walking on the treadmill this weeknot my favorite but when it rains it rains😂” John S. — “Taps enjoying a solar eclipse walk!” 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

“Great Hike with cousins” Abigail M.🙋🏼‍♀️ Love seeing this walking group!

“We are enjoying the beautiful Spring weather here in Fairhope, Alabama! It is fun to explore different places in the area to walk our Spring 100 miles. 💯 😁” Caitlin & Matthew N– “Catching some miles on a windy Sunday afternoon with some walking buddies.” Krista Z

“Enjoying a beautiful hill country sunset while walking with my sisters ♥” Natilyn H.

“Hiking to water falls for some miles!!!” Andrew G. — “Stopped at a park for a picnic and got some miles in while the kids were playing!” Sarah H. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 Way to go!!

Melody N. conquering her Spring100 miles and checking in for week 4!!🙌🏻💯😃

These lovely ladies saying “Hello” as they grab their miles!! Cherry M. and The L. ladies.🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“We enjoyed a beautiful walk near Frankfort, KY!” Elisabeth M. ♥️👏🏼

“We enjoyed a sunset walk in East Texas together this evening to get in some more Spring 100 miles!” Sara C. — “Susie K. and Karissa H. getting a mile in on a beautiful spring day in Manitoba.” 😃👍🏻💯 Fabulous photos!!

Spring100 evening walk with the Moody family! 👏🏼🙌🏻💯

Such a full week here! Finding beauty as I enjoy my sunset Spring100 walks with Bekah this week. Romans 9:16 has been a verse on my mind as I grabbed my miles this week, “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” I am so thankful for the Lord’s mercy. Keep on pressing toward the goal! You all are doing such a fabulous job!!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us”
Hebrews 12:1

Three weeks finished for the 2024 Spring100 Challenge!🙌🏻💯 Y’all are blowing me away with your dedication and enthusiasm. Way to go!! I don’t know about you, but I thoroughly enjoy the Friend’s feature this year.😃 It is adding a new level of community and accountability. So fun!! Reminder: Registration closes TONIGHT(April 8th) at 11:59pm(CST). NOW is the time to get friends and family to join the Spring100 Challenge!!

FUN Spring100 Week 3 Stats:

👉🏼 4,290 Participants
👉🏼 78,082.35 total miles walked to date for the 2024 Spring100
👉🏼 25 participants have already crossed the 100 Mile Finish Line!

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Nenni Grace

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Spring100 Devotional

Truly Repent – That Times of Refreshing May Come

Mr Trent Moody || Week 3 Spring100 Devotional

In Acts 3 we find an amazing scene as Peter and John are entering the temple gate on their way to pray. At the gate was a lame man who had never walked in his entire life. He had to be carried to that spot in order to beg for alms. 

Little did he know that the next men to come along would give him something far greater than alms. Peter and John looked at this man and said, “. . . In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6). They then took him by the hand, and he rose up and began walking, leaping, and praising God.  

All the people around who saw this were filled with wonder and amazement. Yet Peter took this opportunity to turn the crowd’s attention to something far greater than the miracle.  

The miracle—as great as it was—was for the purpose of pointing to something more needful than physical healing.  

Being healed from lameness is amazing, but the “no-longer-lame man” would one day die. What he and the crowd truly needed was something far greater than physical healing. They needed to be saved from their sins. Their greatest malady was not physical, but spiritual. They were all dead in their sins and trespasses.  

Peter, seeing the crowd gathering, seized the moment to preach the gospel, telling the crowd, “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19).

Two words here are really helpful for us to understand what true repentance is. The first word “repent” means to change one’s mind or purpose. The second significant word “be converted” means to turn.  

In its simplest form, these two words, together, give us the understanding that true repentance means a change of mind that results in a change of action or behavior.  

Most people only partially repent by acknowledging that what they did or thought was wrong and sinful, but they stop short of true repentance and actually turning from their sin. Partial repentance is no repentance at all. In fact, partial repentance is actually presumptuous sin. It is knowing that what you are doing is wrong, yet continuing to do it anyway. Presumptuous sin is actually worse than sinning out of ignorance.  

God’s message to this crowd, and to each of us, is that we must have faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 3:16), and we must truly repent of our sins. The result of true faith and repentance is “that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19).

This is the greatest miracle ever—that a holy God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, would blot out our sins! The idea behind the word “blotted out” is to obliterate. What a glorious truth! Jesus has totally obliterated and utterly destroyed the guilt of my sin! This is what brings “times of refreshing” (Acts 3:19).

These times of refreshing may come to you as well, if you will truly repent of your sins, and trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross and the truth of the resurrection that declares God was fully satisfied with Jesus’ sacrifice.  

As Peter declared to the crowd, so I declare unto you: 

“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19).

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QUESTION! What is your favorite feature in the NEW Spring100 Member Portal? Keeping up with friends? Quick and easy daily Mile Logging? The ability to keep track of your best day? Comment Below and let me know!!👇🏼👇🏼

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Hiking in the Douro mountain region of Portugal 🇵🇹. Never seen so many waterfalls in one region in all our lives. Such beauty to behold and this under the curse. So thankful to the Lord for His mercies!! Pit stop for some lunch.” Melinda C. 🙌🏻💯 LOVE THIS!

Beautiful morning walk for Lori E. — The Lovely Rojas ladies enjoying a beautiful Spring100 walk for week 3!!🙋🏼‍♀️♥️💯

“The Mathews family enjoyed a beautiful sunset walk in chilly Minnesota! Nathan (3) is especially enthusiastic to walk a hunred miles!” SOOOOO excited to have the Matthews family back for another Spring100!!🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏼💯

Andrew C. enjoying an evening Spring100 walk!! 🙌🏻💯 Great having you check in for week 3!!

Jedidiah + his dad conquering a 5K for a beautiful cause during week 3 of the 2024 Spring100!💯👏🏼

“A beautiful Saturday morning walk with mom!❤ Im so grateful for the warm spring weather.😄” Lydia L.

Late night walk for Heidi v. and Melody P. + crew checking in for week 3!!👏🏼💯

“Doing spring 100 with my little pony pal, Otis! We’re both enjoying it!!” Carol Y. 🐴👏🏼

“I call this my Prayer Walk!” Aja L. — “Our evening routine.” Bernie B. 🙌🏻💯 WELL DONE!!!!

“Love spending the weekend with all my sisters!” Bethany C. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Such a fun Spring100 walking group!!

“Walking in the Birch Trees on the mountain!!” Barbara M.– “I love listening to all the bird sounds and looking at the springing buds while I walk! If anyone is behind by some miles, you are not alone! But together we can reach the finish line! 💪🏻 1 Thessalonians 5:11a Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” Megan J. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 Great photos for week 3!!

“Hiking through the woods and the Bluebells are blooming!” Hope S. 🌸💯 Love the photo, Hope!!

“Enjoying the beautiful 108 degree weather here in Southern Mexico! It has been so much fun to get outside and spend quality time with my siblings!” Hannah W. ☀️ Phew!! Keep cool and enjoy week 4!!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Great having Ethan A. checking in for week 3!! He’s conquering his Spring100 miles.👏🏼💯🙋🏼‍♀️

“Enjoying the wonderful spring weather!!” Grace F. and Macy C. — Grazia W. checking in during a fun hike for week 3 of the Spring100!🙌🏻🥾

“Two weeks in Scotland! Getting in our steps, rain or shine!!” Grace S. ☔️👏🏼💯

“A fun evening walk as siblings!” Herbel crew checking in and enjoying an evening Spring100 walk together!!👏🏼💯

“Little waking buddy who is determined to get all my miles.” Sharon Enns — “Martin family having a great time walking with our neighbor, Mr. Moore!”

Love it when Spring100ers get together!! Halbach and Schmechel ladies enjoying a walk and fun fellowship together!👏🏼🙌🏻♥️

“Its fun to get creative and find different trails to take our walks on. Sometimes when I feel unmotivated to walk I find a beautiful trail like this to walk on and its so worth going out again!” Mary R. — Emmi found some Spring beauties during her walk for week 3!! 😍🌷

“We had a fun time taking a city walk in the rain this week. 🙂 So thankful Spring100 is back this year!” Mary Jo H. 💯🙋🏼‍♀️ So happy to have you all back for another Spring100!!

“I was taken out of commission for days because of a stomach bug this week, but I’m slowly starting to get back to walking.” Sarah H. — “Going for a walk with my 96 year old grandmother in a coastal rainforest near our house in British Columbia.” Susannah D. ♥️🙌🏻

“I had a great 23rd birthday on Wednesday, part of it being a 3 mile walk on our beautiful Confederation Trail with my sisters Abigail and Elizabeth!” Hannah May S. 🥳🥳🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HANNAH!!!!!!💯

Heather H. checking in for week 3 and Nicole and Noelle Schafer, getting some miles in together!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Love seeing Elizabeth and Lydia all smiles as they grab their Spring100 miles!!👏🏼♥️

Great having Jenna snapping a Spring100 walking photo for week 3!!👍🏻👌🏻 — “Walking with my sister on a windy afternoon” Maggie H. 💯 Keep up the great work!!

“How many people can say that theyve walked the Spring 100 with a Confederate Soldier?!
Love walking with these guys! Always a joy and lots of laughs! ❤” Charity B. and crew

“Decided to go on a family hike and the trails ended up being mud pits! The kids loved it.” April B. — “My mom and I went to the Mall to walk together. 😁” Char K.

“Walking my neighborhood with Eastern Redbuds while a storm approaches in the distance!” Melissa A. 🌨💯

“Sunsets here are beautiful for evening walks!!” Kelly M. — “Finishing our miles for the day in the beautiful crisp spring air!” Lillian R. 👏🏼👍🏻 Keep on going!! You’r doing great!🙋🏼‍♀️

“Becca & I enjoyed a jog on this beautiful evening!” Lucy 😍💯

Esther M. checking in for snowy week 3 of the Spring100! ❄️🙌🏻 — “Stopping to smell the flowers as I walk with my daughter!” Melinda and Hadessa

“Went for a walk in the middle of a snow storm😏” Janae M. ❄️

“Do I triple the distance if Im pushing two people?! 🤔🙈😂” Priscilla A. — “Morning run with my brothers!” Rosalyn B. 👏🏼 WELL DONE!!

“First time Spring100ers:) Wonderful incentive to get out in the beautiful central Texas weather and enjoy the bluebonnets and wildflowers!” Anne E. 💐💯 So glad to have you join!!!!!!

“Getting walking in while working at the sheep farm 🐑” Ivory B. — “Evening walk with my husband!” Rachael M.

“We just had to go walk in this (hopefully last of the winter) beautiful snowy scene.” Shannon ❄️💯

“Walking next to the steer got him all riled.” Lady L. — “Took my walk to the park today! Enjoying the sunshine and some prayer time with God.” Kelsey G. 🙌🏻💯 Way to go!!

“Grabbing some miles while training with my search and rescue team!” Shannon Lehman👌🏻🙌🏻💯 Well done!!!!

“Lovely spring walks in Canterbury, UK accompanied by the ever-changing weather!” Ellie H. 😍🙋🏼‍♀️ So glad you got to enjoy Spring100 walks in the UK!!

“Sisters evening walk at golden hour 🙌❤” Victoria S. 😃♥️ LOVE IT!! Great job!!

“A beautiful sunset and crisp evening jog!” Andrew L. — “We walked to a beautiful waterfall and saw a rainbow!” Katherine V. 👏🏼 Keep up the great work!!

“I enjoyed a beautiful, breezy walk with some of my family!” Hannah Reed 🙌🏻💯 Great photo!

“A few Moore and Moody kids grabbing some miles on a fun afternoon walk at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap, VA😁 So thankful for great friends and Gods beautiful creation🙌🏼” Erin Moody 👏🏼💯 LOVE IT!

“Really enjoying our walks in the desert and the special mother-daughter time!” Anna C. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯♥️

“I’m pretty happy to have crossed the finish line this Saturday, it was a fun challenge!💪💥” Douglas F.🙌🏻💯👏🏼 WAY TO GO!!!! — “I had an invigorating jog this afternoon!” Annina F. 🙋🏼‍♀️♥️ SO glad to have you part of this challenge!

“We are loving the beautiful flowering bushes on our walks!” Elisabeth M. 🌸💯

“I went to a local park, which made walking all that much more enjoyable! Especially with this beautiful sunset!! 😁” Royal A. — “Finally got out as a family for a good brisk mile!” Stacy P. 👌🏻😄 WAY TO GO!!!

“Resurrection Sunday walk!” Katie C. 🙌🏻♥️

“Love hiking in the warm weather!” Rosalyn B. — “Sisters evening walk at golden hour 🙌❤” Victoria S.

“Lovely Sunday afternoon canal walk with these sweet ladies!” Naomi P. 👏🏼💯

“Hiking through the woods and the Bluebells are blooming!” Hope S. — “Soaking in the sunshine after days of rain, hail and snow!” Kristin T. 👏🏼Great job!!

Loved seeing this great Spring100 walking group! Great photo submited by Jacob B. 🙌🏻💯

Micah S. and baby A. checking in for week 3! Looks like they had a sasquatch sighting.😆🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Getting some miles in at WindWolves Nature Preserve in Kern County, CA” Staphanie I. 💯🙌🏻LOVE the scenery!!

“Its a beautiful spring in Texas and Im loving my first time joining the Spring100!! Its been so refreshing and such a blessing to get outside-3rd week of walks have been all over the place :)” Aimee B. — “Enjoyed a walk with the fam today!!” Emma 👌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️ Good job, y’all!!

“Family walks are the best!💯 Praise the Lord for some beautiful sunshine and warmth!” Lehman family ☀️Amen!! Great having you all part of the challeng.😄

“Out walking with my Aunt Lynn and Sister Grace!” John S. — “Taking a Sunday evening walk on Kansas country roads 😊” Joshua + Lynnsey 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The DaRosa Family Farm Crew getting in their miles here in Arkansas!!💯🙌🏻

DeLane, Daylie Grace, and Delight M. getting miles in together! 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️– “Went for a nice cool walk… Perfect weather!!!” Gabriel R.

“Enjoying getting in a few more miles with a friend ❣” Hannah P. 👌🏻 Spring100 walks are always funner with a friend! 👏🏼

It has been another beautiful week of walking here in East Texas! Rebekah has been such a blessing to grab evening Spring100 walks with. We are soaking up the cooler evenings before the heat shows up. Praise the Lord for another sucessful week of Spring100! Y’all are doing such a great job. Keep on pressing forward and keep your eyes steadfastly set on Christ!! 🙋🏼‍♀️♥️ Rachel @ Spring100

“let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’  Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:10-12

Congratulations!!👏🏼 You’ve made it through week 2 of the 2024 Spring100!! Wow, what an energetic group we have this year. 🙌🏻 As I sort through the photos submitted this week, it is such a JOY to see so many families getting out and enjoying time together for their Spring100 walks. Such a blessing! ☺️💯 How about some fun Stats as we end Week 2:

4,093 have joined the 2024 challenge to date!
50,067.27 miles have been walked in the first 2 weeks

Just a friendly reminder! There is still time to join the challenge and catch up!! Spring100 Registration will close on April 8th. Once closed, we will not be taking any new members so NOW is the time to share this 2024 Spring100 Challenge with friends and family!!

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So Great a Cloud of Witnesses

Mr Wesley Strackbein || Week 2 Spring100 Devotional

As we tread the race of life, we should be heartened by the vast throng of saints who came before us.

That’s a message we learn in Hebrews 12:

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (Heb. 12:1)

This “cloud of witnesses” are believers, from centuries past, who had enduring faith in God and finished their race well. Their stories are showcased in the text immediately preceding this verse for the express purpose of encouraging us in our race.

“[Y]ou have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise” (Heb. 10:36), states the author of Hebrews, and from there he launches into a rousing description of the great Hall of Faith (Heb. 11:1-40).

Included in their number are Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David, and more.

Most of these witnesses lived in different centuries, yet their testimonies have a common theme—they walked by faith, not by sight.

They all ran their race of life, believing in promises, made by God, that they never saw fulfilled in their lifetimes (Heb. 11:13, 39). And because they believed, without seeing, they “obtained a good testimony” (Heb. 11:1-2).

By faith, each of them persevered—many having to wait a long time to see God bring about His plan for their earthly pilgrimage.

Noah labored tirelessly to build an Ark when rain had never occurred before. Finally, the Flood came (Heb. 11:7; Gen. 6-7).

Abraham and Sarah were promised a son, but decades passed, and Sarah remained barren. Then, in their old age, at God’s appointed time, Isaac was born (Heb. 11:11; Gen. 15:1-6; 21:1-3).

David was anointed as king of Israel while young (1 Sam. 16:1-13), but was hunted and harried by King Saul, for years, before finally taking the throne (Heb. 11:32; 2 Sam. 5:1-4).

Just as these witnesses endured years of waiting, believing God’s promises in faith, so we must do.

Their race of life also required them to make hard choices. Consider Moses, for example:

By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. (Heb. 11:24-26)

Just as Moses cast aside “the passing pleasures of sin” (Heb. 11:25), so, too, must we as we press on toward the prize.

Our faith is not in the “cloud of witnesses,” but in the faithful God they served. If we’re truly His, the same God who sustained them over many long, hard miles will sustain us in our journey. 

May we run our race with bold faith, as they did, “for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6).

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QUESTION!! What is your game plan for conquering your 100 miles? Are you walking 1.1 miles every day? A few times a week? Or running all 100 miles in 36 hours? 😉 Comment NOW and let us know!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

LOVE this photo submitted by Spring100er Hannah H.! Such a great walking crew. 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Running with the Roley family in North Carolina on yesterdays 5K distance.” Way to go!👏🏼

“A Sunday afternoon walk with cousins😍” Joanna G.

“Family hike at Red Bluff MI. It was SO cool! The erosion is actively eating the road. :)” Grace

“Wegner’s…..out getting some miles in.” 🙌🏻💯 WAY TO GO!!

Such gorgeous photos from this week 2 Spring100 walk!! Thank you, Ashlee S. for sending.🤩🙌🏻

“Funny things happened on our walk!” Cook family 👏🏼 LOVE IT!

“Penners enjoying a walk on Easter Sunday!” Great Spring100 walking group, great photos!! 🙌🏻

Love having these sweet friends join the challenge! The F. ladies and sweet little guy out grabbing their miles. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Rejoicing in the Lord always! Thankful for good weather and for three generations of family to walk with!” Kristina M. — “Fun evening walk in the beautiful evening with Lucy!❤ Praise God for HIS wonderful creation!” Rebecca W. 💯🙋🏼‍♀️

“It was WINDY, but we managed over 5 miles! Hurray!” Becky L. Great job!!👏🏼

“We took a trip to see the Grand Canyon this week and did some hiking with the boys!” Esther C. — “Just finished a desert Marathon with a 35lb ruck sack in memory of those who died on the Bataan peninsula during WWII !!!” Timothy S. 🙌🏻💯 Love these photos!!

Melinda C. enjoying week 2 of the Spring100 in El Puente Nuevo in Ronda, Spain 🇪🇸

The Johnson family grabbing their miles for week 2 of the Spring100!🙌🏻 — “Samantha and I caught a few miles together on a sunny day.” Jane F. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Walking spring 100 with my siblings; So fun!” Kristina R

“We enjoyed some beautiful spring walks this week!” The Bill Ladies 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 Way to go!!

Jacob B. checking in and grabbing his miles for week 2!!🏃🏼‍♂️💯

“Enjoying the beautiful weather the Lord has blessed us with!” J&J Moran — “Little man has been enjoying his miles in the stroller!” Sarah M. Keep up the great work!! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Great walk and talk with my wonderful wife.” J Steve C. 🙌🏻💯

“Easter Sunday afternoon walks together! ☺” the Bartel family 👏🏼

“Enjoyed a Spring 100 walk with some of my family! All of the ladies here have Ruth or Elizabeth (or both!) as part of their name!” LOVE THIS! Such a fun walking group!! 🙌🏻

Treadmill miles happening for these Spring100ers!! L to R: Maddox I., Nathan K., Jude S., and Lori H. Jude writes, “50 miles done, 50 to go! First year doing Spring 100, and I am absolutely loving it! (Also decided to run it all instead of walking) Super fun.” WELL DONE!!!👏🏼👍🏻

“Got in some distance while putting invitations in mailboxes (allowed in Canada!) for a special meeting we had for Brazilians in Toronto last week!” P. Family — SUCH a great way to grab your miles! 👏🏼

Denise C. checking in for week 2 and HUGE shoutout to Emily!! She’s persevering and grabbing her Spring100 miles on crutches this week.🙌🏻👏🏼♥️ WAY TO GO!!

“My girls and I enjoying an after dinner walk!” Elisabeth M. Keep up the great work!! 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

“50 miles done! 50 miles to go!” Trevor Penner, from Kansas– SOOO exciting!! Great job, Trevor!!💯👍🏻

Bethany M. soaking up some gorgeous sunshine and Spring views as she tackles week 2 of the Spring100!👏🏼🌸

“Running for some free chicken biscuts!!! 3 miles down!” Amy B. — “My sister Hannah and I love walking in the evenings to see the sunset!” Benjamin H. Great photos!!👏🏼

Gideon M. checking in enjoying his 2nd Spring100 and great coffee while he conquers his miles!!😁💯

“We enjoyed walking in the rain this morning and seeing all of the beautiful flowers that are blooming! :)” Bronwyn and Aliyah H. — “Enjoying some beautiful sunshine on my walk with my brother Morgan!!” Caroline F. Great job!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻

Rosie A. checking in for week 2!! Love the lambs.😁💯

“Windy spring day!!” Suzette U. — Martens Family grabbing Spring100 miles together!! 👏🏼

The H. family tackling their miles in windy Kansas!🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

Warmer texas days for Ruth L. and her sisters as they enjoy Spring100 walks together!!👏🏼💯 — “Enjoying Gods creation: A beautiful, snowy day walk with family!” Sarah P. ❄️

“A fun walk by the Shenandoah river this week!” 🙌🏻SO happy to have the Halbach Family here for another Spring100!!

Gabby T. enjoying a Spring100 walk with friends and Holly C. says, “Walking the field in my backyard to get those miles in! ☺ First time doing this challenge and its been a great motivator to be exercising daily!” Great job, ladies!! 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

Kandace E. enjoying the Texas sunset and good company as she conquers week 2 miles!!🙌🏻🌅

“Enjoying running with this girl!” Darleen W. — “I love getting in my miles with these two!” Delie H.♥️💯

“Having fun on an evening walk!” Joshua G. 👏🏼

Kuddos to all the mom’s out there pulling out the strollers, bundling up the children, and grabbing your miles!!!🙌🏻💯 Love these photos from Jane F. and Laura B.🙋🏼‍♀️

“Love all the family walks we get in during Spring100!” Renfer Family 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Kate S. checking in for week 2 with these sweet girls!! 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“Walking on a brisk Utah afternoon.” Mike K. 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“We are exciting to be doing the Spring100 officially this year! Enjoying our West Virginia hills. :)” Barker Family — “Lynn S. enjoying a walk with her sister-in-law and niece!”

“Been really enjoying some quality family time this past week on our walks! Also loving the amazing spring weather!” Natilyn H.

“S girls enjoying a fun sister walk!” — Long ladies checking for week 2!! 🙌🏻💯

“We always love walking together as siblings!! Sweet time of conversations and making memories 💛💛” The F. family

Megan B. checking in for week 2 of Spring100 💯 — “Long day but trying to get some miles in!!” Rachel C

“Going on a walk with one of my mustangs! Theyre kind of like dogs and follow me around😁” Erin P.

“The Miles family getting their miles”🙋🏼‍♀️💯 — Sally M. checking in for week 2 of the 2024 Spring100!

“Simply Sarahs!” Sarah M enjoying her Spring100 miles with a friend!!🙌🏻😁

“This is my first year and I’m loving it (and so is my dog 😁!)” Talitha — “We enjoyed a beautiful day in south Texas walking around our neighborhood park.” Tawnya J.

“It was a beautiful day for a walk at the Johnsonville State Historical Park” Nancy Z.

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“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18

I am so very excited!!🙌🏻 With nearly 4,000 participants, we have officially made it to the largest Spring100 to date. It is my hope and prayer that this challenge will bless each one of you! Today is our very first 2024 100MileMonday post. These posts will include a weekly Spring100 Devotional and our fun weekly Photo recap from Spring100ers across the world! To everyone who sent in photos, thank you for being a faithful participant. Hundreds of photos were received and I wish I could share all of them. Keep on taking pictures of your Spring100 walk and sending them for a chance to be featured in the 100MileMonday posts! Remember, there is still time to Sign Up and join the challenge. Registration closes on April 8th, 2024. Please continue to share the Spring100 with friends and family!!

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The Race Set Before Us!

Mr Trent Moody || Week 1 Spring100 Devotional

Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,”

As we begin our Spring 100, one main thing is needed to complete our goal of 100 miles—  endurance.  What I like about the Spring 100 is that it is not a sprint but a long race that we each run at a different pace.  One meaning of the word Endurance in the Strongs dictionary is cheerful (or hopeful) endurance.  This is the true mark of Christian endurance; that no matter the circumstances, we can be cheerful and hopeful in our race set before us.  

The Spring 100 is simply a physical walk, but there are many comparisons to our spiritual walk of faith.  In Hebrews 12:1 the writer is encouraging us in our walk, because there are challenges along the way that can slow us down and stymie our progress.  I have learned that when we are given strong encouragements in the Bible, it is because there are dangerous temptations and trials that can discourage us.  God gives us encouragements to lift us over any challenges along the way.  

The first encouragement is that we are not in this race alone.  Not only are we joined by countless others presently in this race, but there is “a great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before and faithfully endured to the end. This is a reason for hopeful endurance— others have completed the race. 

The second encouragement is an exhortation, “let us lay aside every weight…”.  You may be the type of person who only sees the “weight” at the end of this phrase, but I want to encourage you to see the opportunity and the Christ-endowed ability that He has given us to “lay [it] aside”.  You are not hopeless in this race but you have been endowed by God to put off the old man and be clothed with the new man.  This weight is not necessarily a sin.  I believe the weight could even be a good or seemingly indifferent thing that has taken the wrong place in your life.  I encourage you to take an assessment of your life, and all that fills up your days, and lay aside every weight that is hindering your race. 

The third and final encouragement in this verse is that you lay aside “…the sin which so easily ensnares us…”.  There is no doubt that we all have sin, and I believe that each of us has at least one that so easily ensnares us.  I want to encourage you to lay it aside today (i.e. repent of that sin specifically).  You cannot run your race with endurance, cheerful and hopeful endurance, while being weighed down with sin.  But here is the good news in the words of a most beloved hymn:

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought—
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His Cross, and I bear it no more; 
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

This is the true race set before us—now run with endurance!

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QUESTION!! Let’s warm up the comment section and get to know each other!! Leave a comment letting us know how many years you’ve walked the Spring100 and what state/country you’re walking in. 🙋🏼‍♀️ COMMENT NOW!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Love walking with my siblings! The spring weather and colors have been beautiful!” Hannah Reed 🙋🏼‍♀️💯 Great seeing you back for another year, Hannah!

Matthew G. checking in for week 1 and Sarah K. says, “Happy first day of spring!! I’m excited to be doing Spring100 together”🙌🏻 So happy to have you join the Spring100!

“I took a long snowy walk the other day! It was so beautiful!” Bethany M. – Welcome back for another Spring100, Bethany!!❄️

Becca & Lucy, So excited to be doing this challenge again + Nathan S. grabbing an early morning Sp100 walk for week 1!! 👏🏼

Kathryn S. and cute crew enjoying a Puddle walk for week 1 of the Spring100!!🌧 So glad to have you all back.☺️

“Hello from the Bartel family in Kansas! This is Colton walking on our first day of Spring100. We are definitely enjoying the challenge together! :)” Bartel Family. — “Had a fun walk with the Ford ladies! Great way to start off Spring 100!” Lydia C. 💯

“Kicking off our Spring 100 miles by hiking 12.5+ miles in the Smoky mountains as a family!” WAY TO GO!!🙌🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

“Enjoying our southern Wisconsin spring ;)” Susan F. Fabulous photos for week 1!! 🙌🏻❄️

“Enjoying a spring 100 walk while it was snowing.” So happy to have the Wilkes + Fuhrmann ladies back for another Spring100!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Lydia enjoyed grabbing her Spring100 walk while exploring a beautiful State park for week 1!👏🏼

“My siblings and I are so excited about Spring100!! We enjoyed a 4.5 mile walk on the Buffalo Trail to celebrate the first day of Spring100!” Victoria F. 🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏼

Moore family joining the fun for week 1 of the Spring100! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Snowy Spring walk!! Welcome to the Spring100. 🙋🏼‍♀️

“Got outside this morning and enjoyed our time together ☺” Julie B.

Welcoming Andrew S. to the 2024 Spring100!! 🏃🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

Such fun walking photos submitted by Heather H.! Good to see you join the Spring100 challenge. 👏🏼

“Thanking the Lord for my family on this beautiful first day of Spring!” Sarah B. 🌸💯

“Day 1 – morning walk in the brisk air. So refreshing!” Mary R. — “Day one accomplished!! It was cool, but a beautiful day for walking! 🌞🌸” Sarah B.

Such a fun walking group!! Welcoming you to the Spring100.🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“First of many! 💪🏻” Pearl S. — Rachel and Suzy T on our first Spring100 walk in beautiful north Alabama!

“Getting our first few miles in🤩” Susanna + Jon D.🙌🏻

Great photos. 👏🏼Welcoming you all to the 2024 Spring100!

“Three muddy dogs and 1.1 miles later, I’ve finished Spring 100 Day 1 in PEI! My three Border Collies couldn’t care less about savoring the moment with a group shot before we started off. They were off like rockets after I snapped this, tearing down the fields far ahead of me. (:” Hannah S.

S siblings enjoying a walk on a windy day!! — “What tornado watch 🤷🏼 hubby and I taking an evening walk” Jenifer K.

Welcoming these ladies to the Spring100! Such a fabulous photo for week 1.🏃🏼‍♀️💗

Welcoming these Spring100ers!! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“And were off! Excited about starting the 2024 Spring 100!!” Welcome back, Barnes family!!👏🏼🙌🏻

“Day 1 ✅ 1.5 miles in for the start!” Amy B — “2miles done! Great first day! Perfect weather here in Wyoming!” Elizabeth P.

“Fun but cold walk with my mom and neighbor!” Anna D. So glad to have you back, Anna!! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Welcoming these Spring100ers to this year’s Challenge!! So good to have you all. 🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏼

The Silvey family enjoying their first Spring100 walk together! So happy to see you all back for another Spring100!! 👏🏼💯

“Hiked the trail along the Castor River Shut Ins. Beautiful area!!” Bonnie O.🙌🏻

“We love seeing the cows on our road as we get in our daily exercise! 🤍” Caitlin and Matthew N

Welcoming Clara R.!🙋🏼‍♀️ — “The temperature is not so “springy” here in Ohio, but the kids are committed to the Spring100 challenge!” Darlene A. 🙌🏻

“The Youngblood family kicking off the 2024 Spring 100 with a walk at Gibbs Gardens.” 🙌🏻

Keilah G. checking in for week 1 and Kristin T. says, “Checking in from Pittsburgh, PA!”🙋🏼‍♀️

“Enjoyed kicking off Spring100 with my mom and dog.” Lisa W. 🐶💯

“Buckley Bunch begins the Spring100 Challenge!” — “Angela and Rebekah on our first Spring 100 walk.”🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

“Beautiful clouds on this first day of spring.” Lori and Alexa🌤

“Ginger might be getting gray, but she is energetic enough to keep me company on my walks” Linda O. — “My dog, Mozzarella, and I stopped to take a photo in front of some beautiful Texas bluebonnets.” Michelle J. 💯

So happy to have this sweet family back! Enjoying country walks and time with their Grandma for the first week of Spring100.🙌🏻

“Enjoying our second Spring 100 walk!” Elisabeth M. So glad to have y’all! 😄💯

“Not quite Spring yet in ND. Still getting it done!” JoAnn H. — Welcoming these Spring100ers!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

“So excited to be back for Spring100!” Avery F. 🙌🏻

Welcoming Anna L. and Cindy J. to the challenge!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Spring100 walks are always sweeter with friends! Enjoying a beautiful morning Spring100 walk with Kathryn D.🙌🏻💗

“Even in an office you can find a way to walk your miles!” Katie T.– “Emily is still putting in the miles even with a broken ankle.” Nancy B. LOVE the dedication!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Welcome back for another Spring100, Victoria!! 🌸☺️

A hearty welcome to these Spring100ers!! Great photos.🙌🏻💯

Happy to have the Hurlin Family here for the 2024 Spring100!🙋🏼‍♀️

“Had a great first day of walking for Spring100! Even baby Heidi was along for the ride in the stroller :)” Carey C– Welcome Christopher L!!🙋🏼‍♀️

Such a gorgeous view for a Spring100 walk!! Glad to have these two joining for the challenge. 🤩

I’ve enjoyed grabbing an evening Spring100 walk with my sister Bekah for the first week of Spring100. 💗 Such a great start to the challenge!! Week 1 is complete. Let’s press forward and conquer week 2 in His strength!! 🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…”Hebrews 12:1-2

It’s the first day of Spring which means TODAY Spring100 officially begins!! Are you ready for this? It’s challenge time!🙌🏻

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Start Walking + Logging Your Miles!

Spring100 has begun and you can now start walking and logging your Spring100 miles!! With the new Spring100 Member’s Portal, you can daily submit the miles you walk or run for the Spring100! Log in, click the “Log Miles” tab, and enter the miles walked or run for the specific date.

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Send In Your Photos!

Don’t forget to snap your Spring100 Starting Line Photo and send it in to be featured for our FIRST 100Mile Monday post which this coming Monday, March 25th! If you’re a Spring100 Veteran, this is your time to set the example and show the New Spring100ers how it’s done. 🙌🏻 You can easily upload your photos on the Member’s Portal. Click “Log Miles” tab and locate the “Send Photo in a Photo” button. Please Note: The Weekly photo submission deadline will be Sunday at 8pm (CST)!

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

If you have yet to register, Registration for the 2024 Spring100 is open until April 8th! Now is the time register and to share this challenge. The more people who join this challenge, the more fun it will be!

I hope and pray this year’s challenge is a tremendous blessing to each of you. Walk safe and have fun… I’ll see you at the finish line!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18

The 2024 Spring100 officially begins tomorrow… Tuesday, March 19th!! Are you ready to start walking + Logging your miles? Here are some things you need to know as we get ready to jump into this challenge:

1.) Registration will close on April 8th, 2024. If you have yet to REGISTER or have friends who want to join, NOW is the time to do so!

2.) You can DAILY LOG your miles! That is right. In years past we have done weekly mile logging but with the new Member Portal, you can now daily log your miles. Start logging your Spring100 miles on March 19th!

3.) Walk or RUN at your own pace! Many people have asked, “Do I have to walk 1.1 miles a day or can I do 3 miles 3 times a week or run 5 miles 2 times a week?” The answer is YES! You can walk/run at your own pace and set your daily walking goals as long as you make it to 100 miles by the end of the Spring challenge(June 20th!)

4.) Don’t forget the printables! If you have young children walking, we have special Spring100 Printables that will make keeping track of miles so much easier!

5.) NOW is the time to share this challenge! We are just about to beat our biggest Spring100 Challenge to date but we need your help to make it! Tell family, friends, church groups, and anyone else they need to join the fun and register for the Spring100 Walking/Running Challenge!

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“I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.”
Psalm 71:16

Here we are!! Just 1 week away from the official start of the 2024 Spring100. Have you registered yet? If not, now is the time to Sign-up! March 19th you can begin walking and logging your Spring100 miles! I don’t know about you but am so excited!!! With just 1 week until the challenge begins, I wanted to hop on here and encourage you to share the challenge with friends, family, church groups, and on social media. Now is the time to get your friends to join the fun!! Popping in today just to give a quick reminder as to the what, why, when, where, and WHO of the Spring100!

Answering the 4 Ws of the Spring100!

What is the Spring100?

The Spring100 Challenge is made up of a big but simple goal: to walk (or run) 100 miles during Spring.  This 100-mile goal breaks down to a doable 1.1 miles a day!!

When is the Spring100?

The 2024 Spring100 officially begins March 19th and ends June 20th, 2024! This is the complete duration of spring. This gives you 93 days to complete your 100-mile goal. NOW is a great time to Sign Up!

Where is the Spring100?

This challenge takes place wherever you are!! Find a safe place to walk, grab your miles, and enjoy the interactive online Spring100 community.

Why is the Spring100?

Sure! Physical exercise is great, our bodies are a gift from God that we should seek to keep healthy and active for His glory, but physical fitness isn’t my goal when it comes to hosting the Spring100 Challenge. We are told in 1 Timothy 4, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” It is my hope and main goal as I host the Spring100 Challenge to remind you that we are participating in a daily spiritual race! Hebrews 12 commands us to RUN WITH ENDURANCE the race that is set before us. The wonderful news?! This is a race in which we are never forsaken and we do not run in our own strength. As Christians, we run the ultimate race with a triumphant forerunner. We run it by His grace and in His strength! This life is a race to be run with endurance as we set our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith! It is my prayer that the 2024 Spring100 is a physical and spiritual blessing to each of you joining!

Who can join the Spring100?

Anyone can join The Spring100. We have had Thousands of participants from across the world over the years and This year I want to see YOU. Don’t forget! the more people we get to join, the funner the challenge will be! So, please share this year’s challenge with friends, family, church groups, and on social media. Let them know it’s time to join the 2024 Spring100 and be physically and spiritually encouraged!

For the Finisher!

Once you’ve reached your 100 Mile Goal, you will be given the option to purchased a 2024 Spring100 T-shirt! This year’s colors include Heathered Military Green for the gentlemen, Heathered, Megenta for the ladies, and Heathered Culombian Blue for the youth!

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”
1 Corinthians 9:24

What: 7th annual Spring100 [details below!]
When: STARTS March 19th- FINAL DAY June 20th, 2024!!
Why: for the glory of God and a good time of online fellowship with other Spring100 walkers/runners!!

The moment so many have been waiting for… 2024 SPRING100 registration is NOW OPEN!!

IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP for the 7th ANNUAL Spring100 Walking Challenge!! For those who are new to the Spring 100, this Challenge made up of a big but simple goal: to walk(or run!!) 100 miles from March 19th through June 20th(SPRING!) PRAISE THE LORD, I am extremely excited to be back and host this invigorating, Christ-centered challenge once again. I hope you will join those of us who have already committed to the 2024 Spring100. This 100-mile goal breaks down to a simple 1.1 miles a day!! Very doable, don’t you think?

Why I host and hope you will join the Spring100 Challenge:

The Spring100 Challenge is one that I hope will remind you that we are participants in a daily spiritual race. Hebrews 12 commands us to RUN WITH ENDURANCE the race that is set before us. The wonderful news?! This is a race in which we are never forsaken and we do not run in our own strength. As believers, born-again Christians, we run the ultimate race with a triumphant forerunner, Jesus Christ our Lord, and we run it by His grace and in His strength! This life is a race to be run with endurance and can be as we set our eyes on HIM! Hebrews 12:1-3

INTERNATIONAL WALKERS WELCOME. We will ship shirts to finishers worldwide!!

For those who have participated in past years, you know how fun this Spring100 walking community is. Thousands of participants from across the world (USA, Mexico, Canada, Africa, France, Estonia, Turkey, Australia, Austria, Belgium, and… did I forget anyone??)! This year I want to see YOU join the challenge. REGISTER HERE! Don’t forget, the more participants we get to join, the more fun this group will be! So, please feel free to SHARE on Facebook + Instagram and tell all your family and friends to join! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPRING100 Social Share Buttons!

Leave a comment below with any questions, comments, or just to let me know you’re in this challenge with me!

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What’s New for 2024?

This year we are so excited to announce the NEW SPRING100 Member’s Portal. A HUGE thank you to my good friend, Jalen Davenport for countless hours poured into creating this interactive, easy-to-use portal! The Spring100 Portal is a safe spot for you to DAILY log and keep track of your miles. That’s right, you no longer have to wait for our 100MileMonday posts to log your miles. You can now log miles daily! The Portal has a variety of fun features (including FAMILY accounts) that I can’t wait for you to discover. Click HERE to Sign Up and get access to your private Spring100 Portal!

100Mile Monday Posts! Every Monday (100mileMonday) I’ll be posting a weekly recap with photos of those participating (YOU) walking across the world. Wherever you walk that week: your driveway, on a treadmill, through the park, on an old country road, or the beach (we can dream, can’t we!? ;)) With a sibling, friend, grandmother, or by yourself… Snap a photo and upload to your Spring100 Member Portal. Along with these fun photos on the Spring100 weekly posts there will be a special Spring100 Devotional written by 1 of 6 men selected for the spiritual leadership of the 2024 Spring100!

For all the finishers!!

After receiving your feedback and encouragement, we have chosen to charge a small fee to cover the cost of the Spring100 shirts this year. Each participant who completes the Spring 100 challenge will be have the opportunity to purchase a custom-designed Spring 100 T-shirt! Male, female, and youth versions of this shirt are available so encourage your entire family and all your friends to join! Purchasing the shirt is completely optional. Shirts are being offered at $12.00(usd)! You can still participate in the challenge and enjoy the Member’s Portal whether you choose to purchase a shirt at the end of your 100 miles or not! 2024 Shirt Colors:

Please note: Shirt colors may vary slightly depending on availability!

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Join the fun & don’t forget to share the challenge with friends and family!

Leave a comment below with any questions, comments, or just to let me know you’re in this challenge with me!!

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“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

Wow!! Here we are… 2024!! So many of you are asking “Will there be a Spring100 Challenge this year??” The answer is, Lord willing, YES! We are praying and preparing for an outstanding 2024 Spring100! I am so excited about what we have to offer this new year for all those participating in the Spring100 Walking Challenge. Will you be joining the walking fun this year? Sign up below to get notified when Registration opens for the 2024 Spring100. Also, take a moment to fill out the quick Spring100 Feedback form below to help us make this year’s Spring100 even more fun and fabulous! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Looking forward to walking 100 miles with you this spring, Lord willing. 🎉💯

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“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

2023 would be the 7th year for the Spring100 Challenge. I want to first take a moment and thank each and every one of you for your past participation. It has been a joy to host the Spring100 and walk with you over the years!

As we enter the 7th year of the Spring100, I have chosen to take a year of rest. A year to step back, evaluate, restructure, and streamline the challenge. My goal is to come back in 2024 with new content and fresh energy!

My reason for this decision is twofold:

1.) First and foremost, With 3,000 participants last year, this challenge has grown into a ministry that I can no longer run on my own and one that I feel biblically needs male leadership.

2.).Secondly, Due to the vast growth of spring100 over the years, the challenge has become financially overwhelming! We have been blessed with donations from Spring100ers across the world but these donations have not covered the cost of this challenge. In 2022 we fell drastically short of reaching our donation goals!

I will be seeking the Lord for wisdom in these two important areas of the Spring100 challenge and ask you to join me in praying for the Lord’s direction.

My hope and prayer is to see each and every one of you next year, Lord willing! Until then, may the Lord richly bless you and keep you as you seek and serve Him. In every season, He remains faithful!

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2