Welcoming week 2 of the Spring100! ?? Congratulations, you have made it through the first week. 🙂 Just like last year, y’all are going to have to make it through all the Spring100 formalities to get to the 100MileMonday fun at the bottom of this post. ? I have been so blessed & encouraged by each one of you who have joined this challenge. So many ENERGETIC and excited participants this year!! It’s going to be a lot of fun!! I have been and will be praying for each of you during this Challenge. It’s my hope and prayer that this will not just be a fun physical activity but also a spiritual encouragement for the glory of God as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ[Heb 12:1-3]! So, without further ado today is the day you get to log your miles from week 1! There is a super-easy form to fill out below.↓ Please be sure to add up the miles walked/ran for WEEK 1 [last week, March 20-25th] and submit them here! You should receive an automated email within a few hours after submitting your mile-log but if not, just resubmit to ensure your miles have been received! We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles for the previous week based on that. For those who are currently traveling/sick/etc. and are planning on starting or submitting their miles for the Spring100 when the Lord allows, not a problem! Any questions regarding the log or Spring100, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email. I will be quick to answer!
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WEEK 1 MILEAGE FORM
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“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 12:2
As I walk the Spring100 miles each week, it’s a great reminder for me of our spiritual race we are set on. Hebrews 12:2 has been on my mind all week!We are called to run this race set before with endurance in Hebrews 12 but this is only possible as we steadfastly set our eyes on Jesus Christ, finding our strength in Him alone! One of my favorite verses in Ps 118 is “The LORD is my STRENGTH and song, and is become my salvation.” Have you set your gaze upon Christ? Are you looking to Him only for your strength, your joy, and your salvation? If you are looking to any other for endurance to run this race you will fail. It is in Christ alone and by His great, endless strength and grace that we will joyfully run with endurance the spiritual race set before us! He is our Joy[Psalm 43:4], our Strength[Ps 28:7], and He is our Salvation[Is 12:2]. Let’s set our eyes steadfastly on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith and run with endurance!! ? Enjoy walking/running week 2 of the Spring100 y’all??
Week 2 QUESTION!! ?How did week 1 of the SPRING100 go for you?? And how was your weather for Spring100 week 1? Snow, rain, or sunshine? I would love to know so get involved by commenting below!↓
??♀️Now it’s time for the Week1 100MileMonday Photo Round-up!! ? To all who submitted photos, THANK YOU! ⚠ There are still quite a few who haven’t submitted photos and joined in the fun. To those who haven’t submitted a fun walking/running photo, don’t forget to send your’s in for next week’s 100MileMonday post. Simply email to: Spring100@shilohPhotography.com
Loved seeing the Wilkes siblings enjoying the first week of Spring100 together! Doing this challenge with friends/family is the best. Thank you for joining W family!!??♀️
Kashima joins us from NYC! I love how she’s keeping track of her miles. Thank you so much Kashima!! Keep up the wonderful work. ☺?
The DeL family joins us from Sunny South Texas! I couldn’t be more excited to have Esther and many of her family members join!! Esther’s Conquering week 1.??
Beth is inspiring me as she manages Spring100 while pushing 3 cute kiddos and expecting baby #4!! Way to go Beth.?? — A fantastic walk and beautiful Sunset in Florida!! Mr. M. sent in this photo. Mr + Mrs. M, Ellen, Andrew, Alanna and William are all tackling the Spring100 together this year!☺
Esther B. enjoying Spring100 in the lovely state of Oklahoma and Sarah joined in the fun too! Welcome ladies!!?
☃Hannah is braving the SNOW in VA and Micah is enjoying a slightly warmer walk in North TX! Welcome to your first Spring100 Hannah and welcome back Micah. I am so glad to heave you both!??♀️
So many new moms have joined the Spring100 and Katelyn is one of them! She’s is proving to be superwoman as she conquers Spring100 with 3 kiddos in tow. Way to go Katelyn!!☺??
Elisha + sweet Adele from Down south and Leah with her trusty dog Honey in Georgia are joining us for their 2nd round of Spring100!! Welcome back ladies.??
My entire family has signed up this year and there is tons of excitement all around! Ruth is leading a group walk with sisters + Mom for week 1!?
Hannah and Bethany blessed me with their participation once again! I love having them part of the challenge! They enjoyed their first week’s miles at the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas.??
Extremely excited to have Mr. & Mrs Griggs and Aaron join Hannah and Bethany this year! It’s great having entire families entering. ? These fun photos were captured during their Spring100 walks in Carlsbad Caverns, NM!?
Lydia, Rebekah, Abel, Grace, and Emmi are fun walking partners in North-east Texas this year!! Welcome back y’all.?
Kathryn joined for the first time this year and I am so happy to have her! She will be walking the Spring100 with her adorable baby + family. Welcome Kathryn!??♀️?
Evening walks have been my favorite for week 1 and Nathanael is enjoying afternoon jogs! Welcome back Nathanael and way to go!! ? Keep up the great work everyone. Enjoy week 2!!
Bethany G
I’ve enjoyed walking in the sunshine and beautiful spring weather!! One day was very windy which is to be expected this time of year. It was fun walking as a family the first day of Spring 100, and we specifically planned to go to Carlsbad and the Guadalupes that day so we could count that on our miles! 🙂
Rachel
Your first Spring100 walk sounds like a lot of fun! ? Way to go specifically planning an activity to get you mile in even on vacation. ?☺️ That’s fantastic! Enjoy week to, Bethany!
lydiajael
Loved seeing your pictures, Bethany!! Talk about some exciting walking locations…NEAT!?????
Elisha
The weather has been lovely here in south Texas — warm and green, with a cool refreshing breeze! I’m savoring the coolness before it heats up all too soon! My first week’s walks have been so much fun!
I love seeing all the smiling faces in this post! Way to go, everyone! ???
Rachel
Yay!! So glad you’re getting a little spring breeze before that Texas heat kicks in!! ☺️? Have fun for week 2, Elisha!!
Kashima Toppin
My first day was good until the winter storm Toby dropped 9 inches in NYC mixed with rain on the next day. On the day after the ? came out and the rest of the week was ?…..
Rachel
? 9 inched?!!! How’s that for a spring day? ? I love your perseverance and determination, Kashima!! Keep it up. ????
thelordreigns4ever
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Leah
Keep up the hard work, Kashima!! Love seeing your snowy pictures. You have a beautiful smile. 🙂
Rachel
Loved seeing all the photos from everyone! As for snow, rain, or sunshine…how about all three? 🙂 Okay, okay. Not necessarily walking in all three, but our weather included all three this week. A lot of wet-weather, or rather dodging wet weather.
Rachel
Y’all are getting quite a winter/spring mix up there!! ?? That makes the first couple weeks of Spring100 a fun challenge. ? Have fun walking week 2 Rachel! ??♀️
Hannah G
My first week involved nice spring weather, although the end of the week was a bit hot. On my walks I have been enjoying watching the trees leaf out and seeing new flowers blooming. I enjoyed seeing all the pictures everyone sent in.
Rachel
I’ve loved the spring sights too, Hannah!! ? I’ve been carrying my camera more often during my walks as we have blooming trees. ? So glad you had a nice first week! ☺️?
lydiajael
I did notice the heat towards the end of the week ?☀️… I’m gonna have to start wearing a hat or take my walks later in the evening.?… such fun pictures Hannah! I now have a strong desire to go to a cavern!????
Anna
First week was a little windy and cloudy but pleasant for the most part! I feel like my gps is being a little wonky but recorded my miles the best I could. I’m struggling with some severe fatigue so I’m appreciating this challenge to at least get some walking in. Thank you ?
Rachel
Ah, I will be praying the Lord renews your strength physically and spiritually, Anna! Fatigue is challenging, I know. ?? Way to go pressing forward and getting your miles in for week 1!
He giveth power to the faint;
and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.-Is 40:29?
Anna
Thank you, Rachel. ?❤️
lydiajael
Great job pushing forward Anna!?
Anna
Thank you for the encouragement, Lydia ?
Anna
Also…reminded in my fatigue and walking that God is asking me to rest and be content in Him. To get my eyes off the rat race and know He’s my shepherd. I lack nothing. ❤️
Rachel
Amen! ? That’s a beautiful lesson to learn, I know from personal experience. Challenging but so worth it! “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Thankfully our Shepherd is very patient with us! ☺️
lydiajael
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Esther Beauford
Hi all you lovely people! This challenge is wonderful! My weather in Oklahoma has been beautiful sunny days or moonlight walks. The Lord’s creation is beautiful and I’m thankful for it. I love seeing all the other enthusiastic walkers! Keep it up!
Rachel
Amen, His creation truly is beautiful! 🙂 “The heavens declare the glory of God…”(ps 19)!! So glad you are enjoying the challenge. It’s so fun having you join us, Esther!! Happy walking for week 2. ???
Sarah M.
I loved seeing all these pictures! Quite an amazing group on this challenge! Thanks, Rachel!
Rachel
It’s a fun group!! Can’t wait to see new faces and the places everyone walks these next Spring100 weeks!! ☺️? Thanks for being a part of it, Sarah!!
Joel
Good to see the pictures of everyone participating! It was a busy week but I made it and enjoyed myself.
Rachel
Glad you’re enjoying it, Joel!! Great job keeping up even on the road. ??♀️❤️
lydiajael
Wow, Joel! So amazed that your able to keep up… you’ve been so busy this last week! Keep it up brother!????
Hannah Bartin
Week 1 seriously kicked me..I am Soo sore right now. We have lots of hills on our route so it is definitely a serious walk. Not to mention running to keep up with Jesse and John. But we’re loving this so far we just came in a few minutes ago from starting week 2!
Everyones pictures are great and all the Mama’s and there littles is awesome keep it up!!
lydiajael
Ouch!?…. Keep it up Hannah!… and just keep telling yourself “it’s a good kind of sore!”… your route sounds like fun! ?????
Hannah
lol yes.. I accidentally slept in one morning and mama came to get me up and I said, “I’m to sore to move.” … lol it’s better now though 😀
Rachel
Way to go Hannah!! It sounds like you are really getting some great worouts in keeping up with Jesse and John. ?? Love your enthusiasm and look forward to hearing how week 2 goes for you!! ?
JesseB
I actually liked walking and I go 10 miles in I’m going to make it a goal to double that this week and hope to run around least half.
The pics are really cool keep it up every one.
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Rachel
Way to go Jesse!! I really like walking too. ? 10 miles is fantastic! Love your goal for doubling it!! ??
Keep up the fantastic work and have fun!!
Grace L
Great first week! The weather has been SO beautiful and the extra sunlight after dinner has been ????!!!
Rachel
Isn’t the after dinner light perfect?!! ☺️? So glad you had a great first week. ?
lydiajael
Yay!! Everyone looks like they are having a great time on their walks this week! Love it!?? I enjoyed sunshine for all but one day when it drizzled on me a bit?… I had a fantastic time walking with my siblings!?
Rachel
Aren’t all the pictures so fun?!! ?? So glad week 1 was fantastic. ☺️☺️
Leah
Whoo hoo! Great job y’all!
It’s been a bit rainy and cloudy the past week, but the trees are blooming and the temp is climbing. Thanks to all who shared their pictures. And great job to those braving the snow and rain!
I love the verse you picked for this week, Rachel. I was reading an article about this verse and it encouraged me. It said:
“Waiting for the Lᴏʀᴅ means he will give you strength….His greatness is shown in making him — himself — available to work for others…when God enables us to not faint or grow weary because we’ve waited on him, we get the help and he gets the glory.
…Our God works for people who wait for him.”
Thanks for this week’s 100MileMonday post, Rachel! So many good truths and bible verses to meditate on that you pack into each post.
Keep of the great walking and running, y’all!
Rachel
Isn’t Isaiah 40:31 so encouraging?! I love that exert from that article. “Waiting for the Lᴏʀᴅ means he will give you strength” Amen. ? ?
Thank you for being such an encouragement for the Spring100, Leah! Love seeing your pictures and comments come in. Enjoy week 2!!?
Ruth leake
Great post Rachel!
Love all the pictures.
Rachel
Thanks Ruth!! And thank you for sending in pictures + leading group walks. Love having you part of the spring100 again!! ???
Esther DeL
The weather in South Texas was gorgeous for most of the week so the first few days were lovely for walking! Saturday I flew to VA and am spending time with my sister and her family so I’ll be logging miles with my sister and nephew for the next few weeks! The weather here is definitely colder so a big change from the sunny weather we have in Texas this time of year?
Rachel
So much fun!! Enjoy your walks with your sister these next few weeks. <3 And keep warm! ??
Kandace
Starting off a little behind this week, but very thankful for the challenge and encouragement to keep going despite being busy. Most of my walks were at dusk or later, so it has been the perfect temp and best time of day to catch the lovely hues of the evening!
Rachel
Way to go, Kandace!! I knew you were super busy and wasn’t sure you would join BUT I am super thankful you did! 🙂 Hey, maybe we can would a mile together before the challenge is over?! ??? Keep up the great work!!
Annie Ryan
Wow! You have a lot of people doing this, Rachel! Way to go everyone!!! ?
It seemed like every time I went out to walk this past week it rained haha.
So excited to be doing this challenge with y’all!! ?
Rachel
We have a very large group this year!! So super excited about that. ?
We just had April showers show up a little early here too! It’s going to be a wet few days. ? So glad to have you, Annie!!! ???