Week 7 || 100MileMonday

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Amanda S.

Fun Stats from week 7:

👉🏼 212,440.30 miles walked to date for the 2025 Spring100
👉🏼 419 Participants have already completed their 100 Mile goal. CONGRATULATIONS!!🥳

As of today, we are officially HALFWAY through this 92-day challenge!! Many have already crossed the finish line, and I am amazed at how many more are just a few short miles behind. 🎉🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️ Want to know some encouraging news? If you are behind, you still have plenty of time to catch up! Even if you have yet to walk a single mile for this Spring100 season, all it takes is 2 miles a day for the remainder of Spring to cross the 100-mile finish line. You got this!👏🏼 This past week, my mind has gone to the exhilarating exhortation Paul gives to RUN TO WIN. As so many have finished strong and so many are patiently persevering, pressing toward the Spring100 finish line, I am reminded of the race of life and the imperishable crown we are promised. Both our Spring100 race and our spiritual race must be run with a goal in sight. “Our goal is Christ, and everything we do must reflect that aim.” As we cross the halfway mark, enter week 8 of the 2025 Spring 100, and continue to run with endurance in our spiritual race, I pray each of you will keep your sights fixed on the prize and RUN TO WIN! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

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Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Run To Win

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 || Week 7

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

“Paul uses the image of a race to show the diligence that ought to be employed in running toward the goal of eternal life. He does not run without aim, but with a clear target in view—he directs his energy and efforts toward the prize. Such should be the case for every believer in their pursuit of holiness and godliness.” John Calvin

“The apostle Paul’s use of the athlete’s metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9:26 reveals that the Christian life is not a casual pursuit but requires careful planning, effort, and perseverance. It is a race to be run with a goal in mind, not a haphazard endeavor.” Charles Hodge

“In the Christian life, as in a race, we must be sure that we are running with a clear objective. Our goal is Christ, and everything we do must reflect that aim—every action, every decision, must be with the purpose of advancing toward that final victory.” Martin Luther

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QUESTION: As we’ve officially passed the Half Way mark, are you on schedule, ahead, or behind on your miles? 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!

“my husband and I on a long hike🥰” Janese G.

“Beautiful day out for a walk with the sisters with spring coming on! Spring does come a little later in Manitoba…😀” Johanna W. — “Getting a mile with our niece at the end of an appointment day!” Renee R.

“Enjoyed a morning 5km race together!” Rosalie W.

“Grateful for the opportunity to run my first 50 mile ultra marathon trail run in Cleburne Texas!” Gabriel C

“Ruth, Emmi, and Rebekah L. enjoying a gorgeous Spring100 Beach walk for week 7!”

“Enjoying a Sunday evening walk with our faithful watchdog.” Sabrina C. — “Afternoon run to the cows” Hudson B.

“The colors were amazing this week down our little country lane! We saw a double rainbow, yellow flowers, and such brilliant blue skies and pink clouds. Our Creator is so awesome, isn’t He?!😍🌈💐” The B. Ladies

“Loved having my parents from California so we could get some miles on the Great Allegheny Passage outside of Pittsburgh!” Kristin T.

“Enjoying a walk with our little niece.😊” Hannah W.

“I’m loving this spring weather!!” Michaela L.

“Having fun walking 1.3 miles together! 😊” the Bartel family

“Had a great run this morning. Enjoying God’s creation on a beautiful Sunday morning.” Ike M. — “Family hike to get our miles in -Nicole E in Washington”

“Going on a run with our tortoise and hare:)” Shaila P.

“My mom had surgery a few weeks ago, but really wanted to get outside so we took her on a very short mountain hike!” Amber G. — “Christopher F., age 9, still going strong. He’s walked every day and is now past 200 miles!”😱💯💯 WAY TO GO!!!!

“A fun walk in the woods with our friend!😀” The Reeds

“Some of the Fell clan out getting miles!” Elizabeth Fell — “A relaxing walk this Gorgeous Saturday evening! Finishing my 100 miles! Winning the competition with my sister in PA!”😁” Joshua S Missouri

“Walking with my sister at sunset” Anthony L.

“Church youth retreat hike!” Annelise B. — “Enjoying a mother/daughter Spring100 walk! 🙂” Dana S.

“Enjoyed a pro-life walk in WV this morning!” Emily B.

“Getting some more gorgeous views in England for our walking this week!🤩” Caroline F. — “The heavens will declare the Glory of the Lord. Picture of my son and our dog on our evening walks!” Elizabeth W.

“Took a walk with my siblings !!❤️” Aubrie G.

“Enjoying God’s beautiful creation and spending quality time together!” Addie W. — “Me and my little man going on a hike in the beautiful sunny weather!” Anani B.

“I had a very exciting “walk” on the same day that I completed my 100 miles; not long, but very memorable as I graduated from Appalachian Bible College with my BA in Bible/theology and biblical counseling.“Macy C. — “Had so much fun 🤩 doing this challenge.” Margaret A. 🎉💯 WAY TO GO!!!

“A quick rest during a walk in downtown Abilene, KS and a picture with the young Dwight D. Eisenhower 😊.” Paula H.

“Laughs, walks, and talks with my sisters.” Jordynne H. — “Abigail and Amelia F. finally had a spring rain big enough for…Puddle Walks!!” Julie F.

“Had a friend join us on our walk!” Alexis S.

“Walking is so much fun with other people.” Kendra P. — “I’m so happy to walk with my little people and in nice weather!” Joy K.

“Lang siblings enjoying a walk near the Bay of Green Bay in Door County Wisconsin.” Linda L.

“Getting in miles today at Greenbrier! ☀️” Caroline M. — “Getting in some miles at the Houston airport during a layover!” K. Weaver

“Getting in some miles while enjoying a visit with friends!👏🏼” Hannah S

“I am almost at 50 miles. So close to halfway!” Christina N. — “I walked home from town with my brother today. He reached 100 miles!! Go Tim!!” Regina Z 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!

“A nice selfie in front of the sunset and a giant mud puddle! 😁” Charlotte R.

“Today we reached 72 miles! =D” Justine L.– “He flew across the country so we get a few miles together. 😜😊” Grace F.

“Fun sunset walk with my sister!!! 😁💕” Elsie S.

“I’ve been loving all the spring flowers and beautiful trees as I walk!” Esther S. — “The sun makes going for walks 💯times better” Emily F.

“Walking in the woods looking for mushrooms with my siblings!” Esther V.

“Happy hiking” Heidi G. — “Afternoon walk in the rain : Rain-dropped flowers are prettiest!” Sarah P.

“A lovely walk today with the wonderful friends. Getting those miles in while the weather is still cooler. The end is in sight! 👏👏 -Tina and Mary and our children.”

“Miss Ellie may makes my walks much more fun !” Katie Y. — “Great evening for a walk in Oklahoma after a twister this morning! Love the wild flowers along the road!” Hannah Y.

“Enjoying the sounds of an early morning as I finish up my 100th mile!” Esther S. 🙌🏻🥳💯 CONGRATULATIONS!

“My sister and I getting our miles in at sunset! 🥰” Beth — “From Pittsburgh PA. This is our first year doing the Spring100.” The Martins

“Enjoying an evening walk and watching the sunset!😊” Faith L.

“A very slow walk but a walk none the less!” Bethany B. — “Playing peekaboo with Daddy on our walk!🥰” Daniel and Sarah D

“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:15-16