Ladies and gentlemen… The Spring100 began March 20th which means we are just about 1 full month into the challenge!! WELL DONE. ๐๐ผ๐ Keep on going!! You’ve got this! As always, NOW is the time to log miles for week 5. Easy MILE LOG below for miles walked April 11th-April18th! To ensure your form was correctly submitted, you will be redirected to a confirmation page that says โThank you. your weekly miles have been received!โ. As always, any questions can be sent via email and I will be quick to answer! Info@Spring100Challenge.com
Spring100 Feature Photographer: Halbach Family
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”
Psalm 20:7-8
As mentioned above, we are nearing 1 full month of this walking challenge!! That is 30 days of the 94-day challenge. PRAISE THE LORD, what a great achievement! It is said that 64% of people quit a resolution within the first month of starting. Let’s prove the world’s statistics wrong by going forward in the strength of the Lord and finishing this 2022 Spring100 strong!! Remember, if you are behind, catching up is not hard. Add an extra mile to your daily routine and get back on track and make your way to the finish line. By the grace of God… you can do it!!!!! Ready, set, LET’S GO!!!!!!๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
QUESTION: As we near the 1-month mark, are you right on track, “ahead of schedule”, or falling a bit behind when it comes to grabbing your Spring100 miles?? I would love to hear and have everyone encourage each other forward in the comments for a new week of Spring100!
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan- April 18th-April 24th (optional):
โข Monday: Amos 1
โขTuesday: Amos 2
โขWednesday: Amos 3
โขThursday: Amos 4
โขFriday: Amos 5
โขSaturday: Amos 6
โขSunday: Amos 7
Waltman family wishing everyone a happy Resurrection Sunday with a beautiful reminder from the Word. “โ…[Jesus] bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.โ 1 Pet 2:24” THANK YOU!!๐๐ผโฅ๏ธ
Spring100ers and siblings Catherine + Tom enjoying a gorgeous evening Spring walk together for week 5!!
Amber, Asa, Aiden, Alana, and Alister N. persevering through crazy “spring” weather for week 5!! They say, “blizzard this week here in SW Manitoba, but we had fun going out for a snowy walk and taking pictures on the drifts!” WELL DONE!!!!!!๐๐ผโ๏ธ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Waltman family checking in for week 5 with this note, “Look at what us Waltman siblings found on our Spring100 walk this week! A Cedar Waxwing! It has been enjoying eating grapes from Benjamin W.’s hand during its recovery.” Love it!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Lisa B. grabbed a sweet selfie with her siblings for week 5 and says, “Walking on our long driveway! I love how Spring100 makes walking together a higher priority than it would be normally. So thankful for the quality time spent with my younger siblings, Joseph and Ruth.” Praise the Lord. One of my hopes and prayers for each Spring100!! ๐๐ป Thank you, Lisa.โบ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
Lillian and Evelyn M. grabbing miles the dogs and the Rolf Family checking in for week 5 of the Spring100! ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Such a gorgeous Spring100 Walkin view from Amanda S.!! GREAT CAPTURE, Amanda!! ๐ฆ๐๐ป
Hannah, Mercy, and Ruth-Anna H. capturing gorgeous views and Smiles during their Spring100! โฅ๏ธ๐๐ป
Lehman siblings ย out for a walk in chilly Michigan with dogs Pepper and Heidi! Brrr… hang in there!! Warmer Walks are ahead.โบ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
So happy to have the Herron family back for another Spring100! They are checking in for week 5 and grabbing miles together! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Corissa J. walking with her dog Melody and enjoying the beautiful weather! Spring100erย Kerilee says, “Kerilee H. from Mifflintown Pennsylvania here! My mom and I found a trail through the woods on our walk! I am really enjoying this challenge! It is motivating me to get more exercise than I usually would!ย ” So thankful to hear this!! It is wonderful to have you part of this challenge. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก
Fuhrmann and Nelson girls walking miles together!!ย They are dear friends + sweet sisters-in-Christ + fellow Spring100ers.๐๐ป LOVE IT!
Halbachs checking in for week 5 and sharing gorgeous Spring100 walking scenery! ๐๐บ๐๐ป
Bontrager ladies from Iowa and John Silvey from Arkansas checking in as they grab miles for week 5!!๐๐ผ๐๐ป
The S siblings from Va getting their miles in together! LOVE sibling walking groups. Great job!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
The Rolf ladies, Sarah B., and Stone Naylor enjoying God’s beautiful creation for week 5 of the Spring100!๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Late April and the Petersen family is still seeing snow for their Spring100 walks!! Great job, y’all. KEEP IT UP! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Katelyn B. checking in for week 5 with fun photos from her Spring100 Walk!!๐๐ป
Anna P. enjoying A few beach miles and a few gorgeous sunset walks this week with family!! ๐๐
Fehr Familyย having a fabulous time conquering miles together for week 5 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
ย Anna Montague checking in for week 5! She says, “Enjoying the gorgeous sunset during my evening walk! Oh, the wonder of HIS awesome creation!!!๐ ย The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Ps 19:1” Amen!๐๐ป
Love seeing the B. family out grabbing a Sunday Spring100 Walk together!! Love the family walking photos.๐ธ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Ansiel family enjoyed walking around the Creation Museum Gardens with cherry trees in full blossom! Such a fabulous walking location.๐ธ
Renfer ladies and Kristinโs fiancรฉ, Nick, getting some Spring100 miles in!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Micah L. enjoying the warmer Texas weather for her Spring100 walks/runs and Vanessa K. checking in for week 5! She wrote, “God has used the consistency of walking to open up lots of opportunities to spend extra quiet time with Him, or fellowship with my family as they walk with me….” Praise the Lord!! So thankful to hear this!๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Carpenter family enjoying a great Spring100 walk with friend Sam! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Becca + Lucy and Mary B. grabbing miles and checking in for week 5!!! โฅ๏ธ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Priscilla Walking at Lake Elizabeth in sunny CA!! What a gorgeous walk.โ๏ธ๐ฏ
Bill family enjoying walks together and beautiful evening views for week 5!! Great to have you check in.๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Deborah S. sharing a snapshot of her super-cute walking companions as they get miles together for week 5!! ๐๐ผ๐งก
Kristin R getting some miles in with her fiancรฉ and Mrs. Silvey is out with her faithful dog, Lucas, for week 5!! โฅ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐ถ
Hurlin Crew grabbing miles together and saying “hello”!! Great to have you all here for the challenge!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Anna D. checking in for week 5!! She’s enjoying her feathered friends and gorgeous view this Spring100!!๐๐
Charity + Melody A. and Ruthie S. + siblings conquering their miles with a smile!! ๐๐ผ ๐
ย Reynold crew loving time together for week 5 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Laura T. writes in and says, “3 generations walking and playing for a healthier life.” So excited to have you all part of the Spring100!!!๐๐ผ๐๐ปโฅ๏ธ
Anastasia Brown stopped to pose for a picture by someย gorgeousย ice plant as she conquered her week 5 miles!!! ๐บ๐๐ผ
Love all the babywearing happening this Spring100! ๐๐ Delie + Hosanna H. out for a sunny walk and Elizabeth hikingย the Laramie mountains for week 5.๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Overjoyed to see the winner of the Spring100 Giveaway enjoying her NEW Custom Spring100 water bottle!! ๐ The Johnsons are checking in and grabbing their miles together.๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Spring100ers Laura, Mark + David, and Libby as taking a minute to say “hello” as they get out and enjoy a Spring100 walk!! ๐๐ผ Keep up the great work!!
Lynn S. enjoying a mile with sweet nieces and their furry friends for week 5 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ถ
Enns +Buhler enjoying a Spring100 walk together!! Hannah K enjoyed a walk with the George family this past week! Joel Swaim taking a little rest during a walk near the Conestoga River in Lancaster PA! ๐๐ผ
The Flournoy family grabbing a Spring100 walk with neighbors and enjoying great conversation!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Teresa H. + Marie C. enjoying a mile together and Yvonne J. says, “”The cows decided to join me a walk! I enjoyed the company!”! โบ๏ธ๐งก๐
My sisters and I enjoyed a delightful river walk in Central Texas this weekend! What a great time together. ๐๐ผ๐งก To each of you pressing forward and persevereing, KEEP IT UP!! Praying for each of you this new walking week!!๐๐ป
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โWherefore 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.โ
Hebrews 12:1-2
John Silvey
Well, if my math is correct I’m about 2.5 miles behind schedule. IF my math is correct.๐ฌ I know I got further behind than that last year and I still finished, so I’m not worried…….yet!
Great job to those who sent in videos!
And to those who didn’t, get out of your shell and just do it!๐๐คฃ
Rachel @Spring100
2.5 miles isn’t bad!! Good job pacing yourself. Keep up the great work, John! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
mlchupp1
Our weather and our wind along with my lungs, I’ve not been able to rack up the miles these past 2 weeks. Now more rain in the forecast this week. Will I make it to the 100 mile mark. I do not like a treadmill, so I can’t ho on there for miles. Wish the elliptical could count! I’d be on it! I had bult up to walking 2 miles at a time and then the wind, cold and rain set in. My lungs just can not handle the cold. BUT, thanks for the challenge!!
Sarah Silvey
So sorry you have been having nasty weather and trouble with your lungs! I know it is no fun to walk in the rain and cold. ๐ Praying warmer weather will come soon and you can get out and get your miles accomplished!
Caroline Flournoy
I hope your lungs feel better soon and you get some nice warm weather to walk in!!๐
Rachel @Spring100
Keep on pressing forward!! I have been praying the weather and wind would be compatible for you to get out and grab some miles!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
mlchupp1
I forgot to say that I was so hoping to spending Resurrection Day walking!! BUT, we had snow instead!! Just couldn’t make myself go out and walk in the cold wet, snow.
Caroline Flournoy
I was too, but we also got a couple inches of very wet snow!๐ It all melted today, but it’s still pretty cold.๐
Ruthie S.
I am a little bit behind right now but I know I can catch up!๐ Especially since the weather is finally warming up in Colorado!๐
This challenge has been awesome! Thanks Rachel!
Rachel @Spring100
The warmer weather makes those walks so much more enjoyable!! Good job, Ruthie!! โฅ๏ธ
Hannah Velier
I think Iโm roughly 7 or 8 miles behind. I live in the city this year and have to drive to a park to feel safe walking alone and Iโm just too tired to do that every day. I vastly underestimated the difference between pushing myself with a sprained ankle versus pushing myself 8 months pregnant. Iโve come to the conclusion Iโm very likely not going to finish this year, but itโs still good accountability to get out and walk a couple times a week.
Caroline Flournoy
You can do it!๐ Isn’t is so encouraging that it’s not our strength that has to keep us going, but His strength?!?๐ Keep going!
Elizabeth Stiff
My heart went out to you Hannah as I read your comment ! Get lots of rest and may you feel God’s peace and strength as you grow another little person ! โค
Rachel @Spring100
Do what is healthy and safe for you and baby!! So glad you are still pressing forward. That is encouraging!!
Sarah H
I’m just about on track, 0.3 miles ahead of schedule. Happy about that since didn’t walk at all for the first 5 days!
Rachel @Spring100
Great job, Sarah!!! ๐๐ป
Trinity Collier
I’m pretty behind. A lot behind actually.
The weather hasn’t been agreeable, either rainy or really cold.
But there also has been an altering change to what I thought my spring might look like.. so I’m hoping to catch up! But I’m slightly unmotivatedโน
Hannah Stiff
Praying for you Trinity!
Amanda S.
Cheering you on, Trinity! ๐๐ป Even if you havenโt walked one mile yet, all you would need to do is 1.6 a day to get to 100 miles by June 20th.
Caroline Flournoy
You can do it!!๐ Praying for you!๐
Rachel @Spring100
You can do it, Trinity!! One mile at a time. ๐๐ปโฅ๏ธ Press forward in the strength of the Lord! I will be cheering you on!!
Louise Crandall
I am about 15 miles ahead( I think)
Weather here in Colorado has been very nice and me and my family try to get two miles every day!
Rachel @Spring100
Good job adding those extra miles each day to catch up!!! ๐
Sarah Silvey
Wow, we are a month in already! I am about 6 miles ahead… I try to walk a little extra than the 1.1 every day to build up those miles. ๐ To anyone who is falling behind… don’t give up! Set a certain time in the day to go walk so you’ll be more sure to do it, or get an accountability partner to walk with. Just 30-45 minutes a day will go a long way in getting caught up or racking up those miles!
So many great pictures this week! I enjoyed seeing everyone! ๐
Rachel @Spring100
THANK YOU for that fabulous encouragement, Sarah!! ๐๐ผ
Liz M.
I’m about 4 miles ahead right now. With little ones and weather, I never know how much I’ll get out.
Ruthie S.
Great job!!!๐๐ You’re an impressive mama!
Rachel @Spring100
So glad you are ahead, Liz! Keep up the great work.๐
Abigail Stiff
Hello all! Yes this is SO exciting!๐ Me and my sisters are doing Spring100 and we live on a farm. Life is very busy right now. I’ve found that God helps me get my miles done even when I’m tired or don’t want to do them. I normally do about 1mi walking my dogs๐ถ๐ถ๐พ, which if you do have dogs, you must know they are great with accomplishing your miles. Then I do one more later in the afternoon. I would suggest lots of prayer for help. When you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, not knowing how you are going to fit your miles in with your schedule just stop and ask God for help. Well I really have enjoyed this week as we have had a lot of warm weather๐ and all our snow is meltingโ. Thank you Rachel for everything! See you next week!
Rachel @Spring100
“I would suggest lots of prayer for help.” AMEN!!!!! Thank you, Abigail! โฅ๏ธ
Hannah Stiff
So wonderful seeing the video and pictures as usual! I think I’m doing an average of 1.19 miles a day, so so far so good! I have fallen behind though several times, and was concerned that I wasn’t getting a daily walk done. God blessed us with better weather though, which helped me catch up. I just want to encourage those who are behind or know they won’t be able to finish: this is not a pressurized competition, with people looking down on others for their failures or shortcomings! We are all just enjoying the time spent with family and friends and God getting some exercise in. So don’t get down on yourself by comparing your miles to others! (: See y’all next week.
Amanda
Great encouragement, Hannah! ๐
Rachel @Spring100
“This is not a pressurized competition, with people looking down on others for their failures or shortcomings! ” YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ๅๅฑ่ฏ Chan-Hua Liu
I think that I am way ahead of schedule since I walked A LOT every day. I just take every opportunity to walk. Better yet, I have memorzied Matthew 5-7 and 10. This week I am planning to memorize Matthew 13.
Rachel @Spring100
Great job!
Amanda S.
I am about 3 miles behind with my 150 mile goal, but I hope to be able to catch up some this week! To those who are behind – donโt give up! Even if you havenโt even started yet, all you would need to do is walk about 1.6 miles a day to reach 100 miles by June. YOU CAN DO IT!! ๐๐ป But, if things like health issues or other things prohibit you from continuing, donโt stress about it, and know that we are praying for you!
Rachel @Spring100
“all you would need to do is walk about 1.6 miles a day to reach 100 miles by June. ” What great encouragement!!!!! THANK YOU, Amanda!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก๐ฏ
Chyanne Lehman
So far I have got 34 miles in so I don’t think I am far behind yet but I have had to miss some days because of all the rain we have got here and snow. But hopefully it will get warmer so I can do some more longer walks. But good job everyone for staying at it! I have really enjoyed it so far.
Victoria F.
Keep up the good work Chyanne! I know what you mean about the rain & snow…it definitely makes it harder to get walking in. But yes, hopefully it will get warmer soon & walking will be easier/more pleasant. ๐ I’m hoping for some warmer days soon here in WI! Keep pressing on! ๐
Chyanne Lehman
I know what you mean I was just in WI for 3 1/2 weeks and it was the same there but every time you would have a warm day you do appreciate it more!๐
Victoria F.
Yes, it definitely makes you more thankful for the nice sunny days! Today was sunny, so we sisters took a walk & I really enjoyed the sunshine!
Rachel @Spring100
Not far behind at all, Chyanne!! You got this! Press forward in the strength of the Lord!! ๐๐ผ
shericlaude
Well, this year I’m way ahead of schedule. I just logged my 75th mile today! Not sure why, but I’m pressing forward really hard. I hope to keep going after reaching 100 miles, Lord willing–though I will slow down. ๐ I’m gaining strength by walking 3 to 4 miles a day. It feels good. So thankful for the motivation that Spring100 gives me!!!
Caroline Flournoy
Wow!!๐ Way to go getting those miles in!!๐
Rachel @Spring100
Hooooooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job, Sheri!!!!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
shericlaude
I HAVE ONE MILE LEFT!!! Can’t believe it! I’m heading out to pick up Gita and finish it with her to celebrate!!!!
Caroline Flournoy
Well, I logged my 53rd mile this week, but my goal is higher than 100, so I’m a bit behind on the schedule I set for myself but I still have time to catch up.๐๐
Great pictures and videos everyone!!๐๐๐ Keep up the great walking!!๐๐ถ
Rachel @Spring100
Way to go, Caroline!!!!!!!!!!๐
Sharon
I am a bit ahead. I anticipate a spell in June when it will be very difficult to get in walking each day. So I am trying to plan ahead for that.
Taking one day at a time!
shericlaude
Way to go, Caroline! I don’t have a set goal in mind–just the knowledge that weather happens and health isn’t always great–so I’m doing what I can now, and then I’ll relax. ๐ You’re doing great!!
Caroline Flournoy
Way to go getting those miles in while you can!!๐๐๐ถ
Rachel @Spring100
“Taking one day at a time!” The best way to do it!! Keep it up, Sharon!! ๐งก
Melissa Ansiel
Thankful to be over halfway to the 100 mark, but my goal is over 200 miles this spring! My back has been acting up a bit this month for the first time ever, but I’m grateful that this week I was feeling back to normal again! Praising God for lots of miles walked with my children and with my Lord!
Caroline Flournoy
Great job!!๐ It sounds like we’re at about the same point…My goal is over 200 miles and I’m just a little over the halfway to 100 point!๐๐ I hope your back doesn’t give you anymore trouble. I know what that’s like. My back and 1 of my hips really likes to go out all the time.๐ Keep walking in the strength the Lord gives you!!๐ฅฐ
Rachel @Spring100
Aw, just took time to pray for you back, Melissa! โฅ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Carey Carroll
It’s awesome to hear all the comments and how encouraging they are! I’ve fallen behind on getting my miles, but I hope to catch back up once school ends at the beginning of May since I won’t be teaching and will have extra time. I’ve been enjoying the walking I’ve been able to do though!
Caroline Flournoy
Keep pressing on!๐
I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. Psalm 71:16๐ฎ
Elizabeth Stiff
I am on track right now for Spring 100 which I was surprised about ! I thought that I was behind but once I added my miles and averaged it I found I was doing okay๐ Love all the comments and photos !
Elizabeth Stiff
Great verse Caroline! Thanks for all the encouraging comments you wrote โค
Caroline Flournoy
๐๐ค๐ I know! Isn’t it such a beautiful verse?? I love it!๐
Rachel @Spring100
SO glad you’re enjoying the walking. ๐๐ผ In the Lord’s strength… YOU GOT THIS!
Amanda S.
Well, not sure what happened to my comment yesterday, so trying this again…
I am about 3 miles behind in my goal of 150 miles, but hope to get caught up this week! Last nightโs after-dinner sibling walk helped me get another mile under my belt! ๐ To those of you who are behind – donโt give up! Even if you hadnโt walked a single mile up until now, all you would need to do is about 1.6 miles a day to reach 100 miles before June 20th! We are cheering you on! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Hannah Stiff
Wow Amanda! That’s very reassuring math you did there! (: Thanks for sharing!
Victoria F.
Great job everybody! I loved seeing all the pictures & especially the videos – those were really fun! I have walked a little over 40 miles so far & I am excited to keep pressing toward the goal. ๐ Just got back in from a walk in the rain with my brothers. Great times! ๐
I want to share a couple of encouraging verses with you all:
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Rachel @Spring100
Such an encouraging portion of scripture!!!!! Thank you, Victoria!!!๐๐ผ
Jennifer Lynn
I’m a bit behind but am not feeling too bad about it because it’s been so rainy, snowy, and cold. I know warm weather is coming, though, and I’ll be able to catch up (and hopefully pass 100 miles!) at that time! ๐
Rachel @Spring100
Excited to see you pass the 100 mile mark this Spring, Jennifer!!!โฅ๏ธ
Keilah
I am a little bit ahead- I have 44 miles, and it’s been 38 days of spring so far, if I’m counting correctly. Thankfully we’ve had nice weather the past couple weeks and have been outside a lot! ๐ I love seeing all the pictures!!