“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
Hello everyone!! So glad to see you here for WEEK 6 of the Spring100!!!?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 5! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!
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WEEK 5 MILEAGE FORM
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“Righteousness shall go before Him; and shall set us in the way of His steps”
Psalm 85:13
How was week 5 of the Spring100 for everyone?? How are you doing keep up with those miles?? We are nearly half way at week 6 and I am super excited about week 7 post which we will be celebrating the half way mark with some fun!!? So be ready. Week 5 of the Spring100 was completely unexpected for me!? I had all my ducks in a row with a week perfectly planned out to a T and I took off running. Then the unexpected happened and my entire week’s worth of plans were washed, my route was suddenly redirected. Yep, you guessed it… I got the flu!? It was in that instant that I was reminded of Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” We are told in Proverbs 3 to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM“ and as we do so we are promised “HE shall direct thy paths.” Aren’t you thankful the Lord directs our steps as we set out on the race of life and we don’t run on our own navigation? I am!? Isn’t it amazing that we can leave the path we take up to Him, fully trusting He will point us in the direction we should go and skillfully guide us every step of the way?! Isaiah 58:11 promises “And the LORD shall guide thee continually…” CONTINUALLY. That is a promise! One of my favorite verses[okay so I have a few hundred?] is Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.” SOoooo, if you are feeling like life is just not going the direction you had intended as you run the race set before you, stop leaning on your own understanding. 😉 Trust in the Lord and fully commit your way to Him. He will ever-so-skillfully guide you on the perfect path[Ps 18:30]!? Okay, let’s conquer this new week of walking/running together across the miles[4 different countries… y’all this is a BIG and energetic group of people!]. Have fun with Spring100 week 6, and keep up the FANTASTIC WORK!???
Week 6 QUESTION: ??Any of you had to push through sickness during the Spring100? Or sprained ankles, sore knees, 😉 random forms of discomfort?? Comment below!↓ LOVING all your answers lately. Y’all are making these posts tons of fun!
??Remember!! The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below! Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!
When brother’s do the Spring100 together it always turns into way too much fun!! ?Matthew and Elisha are doing fantastic for week 5. Keep up the great work guys! ?
Love the extreme weather difference in Anna M’s photos! She says she enjoyed the High of 36 Tuesday (first pic), and a high of 54 Thursday (second pic). Way to go overcoming frigid weather for your Spring100, Anna! ??
Lydia is always making me laugh with her photo submissions! ? Ruth, Grace, and Emmi are running for the finish line of the Spring100. ??
From Deep South Texas to the Mountains of Massachusetts! These ladies are doing an outrageously fantastic job tackling their miles. Way to go Elisha and Barbara!! ???
I have loved having several couples join the Spring100 this year! Mr & Mrs Griggs have completely blessed us this year with their participation. ? Enjoying the beauty of the Texas Blue Bonnets and Lake Texoma during their Spring100 this past week!
Keilah is looking gorgeous during a Spring100/vacation walk on the West Coast and the Coosemans lades couldn’t be sweeter as they take on their miles in Belgium! ?
Annie and Julie are enjoying a week 5 walk with a super sweet nephew!! How sweet is he?! ? Wonderful job ladies!!
Kashima does it again giving us all a little bit of history in her walks! She’s enjoying the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall for week 5. Looks so lovely Kashima! Way to go. ??
?Ruth has been faithfully grabbing her miles with a few feathered friends following along and Esther B. is enjoying windy OK spring days for week 5!!? Beautiful job, Ladies!! ?
Kendalyn’s photos gave me a huge smile! Love her description so much. She says, “We’re walked by the neighbors cattle this week and the calves were quite curious about the children and came running to see them! I’m so grateful this challenge isn’t for time. ?? The second picture is me out by myself in the early morning…I don’t think the cattle knew what to make of “just me.” ?” Way to go, Kendalyn. Keep up the fantastic work! ??
Katelyn & crew have been snatching their Spring100 miles on the way to the shop to do some mower work. Love these sweet little ladies’ faces!! ??
And last but definitely not least, the Leake ladies walking club! ? Love seeing the dedication of my sisters. Keep it up!!
virginiacoos
Week 5 wasn’t good for us either! ? We had tons of things to do and just weren’t able to squeeze in some time to walk! And since we had so much work we were too tired ! ? But as with every Monday resolution , we had a good long walk this evening which makes up for it !
☺ It’s so nice to spend time together!
Hope you will be better soon Rachel ! And healthy enough to tackle those miles once again ! ? Love seeing how everyone enjoys their walks/runs! Keep it up everyone !?
Rachel
Thank you, Virginie!! ☺️? I hope you have a marvelous week 6. Yes, Some weeks are going to be busier than others. That’s what makes this a great challenge!! Enjoy it. ??♀️
Esther Beauford
Hello everyone!! ☀️
Thankfully I haven’t been sick, that I can remember. But I’ve been busy and tired, so that is my obstacle. But it’s rewarding when I get out there and walk. It’s so refreshing.
Bless your heart Rachel! ?? I am sorry to hear that you had the flu ?. That is no fun! ?
Rachel
Thankful you have enjoyed healthy walks, Esther!! Busy and tired are 2 big obstacles. Great job overcoming!! ?
Rachel
P.S. thank you!! The Lord is gracious and I’m about 98% back to normal today. ??
Anna
Fatigue is my “sickness” I have had to push through. It’s better though that at the start! ❤️
Rachel
Fatigue can slow you down for sure! I’m thankful you are having a better time with it. Keep up the beautiful work, Anna! ?
Sarah M.
I love all these pictures! ? I am so sorry about the flu, Rachel. That really zaps a person. Praying you feel ? percent soon.
Last spring100, I broke my toe. So far so good with this one! After giving blood two weekends ago, I felt weaker during workouts for a few days. I am loving this amazing spring weather that’s kicking in for Kansas finally!
Rachel
Thank you, Sarah!! Your prayers have been a blessing. ☺️?
I remember last years toe!! You definitely didn’t let it hinder you from finishing the Spring100 strong. Way to go!! Enjoy the beautiful Weather. It’s absolutely gorgeous! ???
Ruth L
Great post Rachel!❤️??
I had the flu during Spring 100 last week,but thankfully I was able to get a few of my miles in.?
Rachel
You are a TROOPER, Ruth!! Seriously. ❤️ So glad to see you fully recovered and loved your Spring100 photos this week! ??
Sharon
sorry about your flu. Hope this week walking is most wonderful. This past Thursday a new different back pain developed. (I have chronic low back pain which I ‘know’) So, my walking the past few times has been a little slower or guarded with stops for stretching. BUT grateful that I’m still able to walk!
Rachel
Ah, I’m sorry about that new back pain! Praying you are given relief from it and super thankful you are still able to enjoy walks. Love having you part of the Spring100! ?
Hannah Bartin
Oh yeah weird pains from my taekwondo work outs. Week 5 was pretty much a mess, we were so busy and I was barely able to eek in all my miles.
Rachel
Oh wow! ? It sounds like your week 5 was intense and painful. Way to go persevering, Hannah! ?
Kandace
Hello everyone!
So sorry to hear of you getting the flu, especially since it hit your family already this year! Hope you get to be 100% soon.
Let’s see – The only thing that comes to mind is being very sore after hazing steers for my brother during his four hour roping practice (first time I ever did it). It seemed a little odd for me to be so tired/sore when I still had several miles left in the week to go 🙂 .
Hope this week goes better for you!
Rachel
Thank you, Kandace!! I know. ? With more opportunity to be at different venues this year has definitely made room for more opportunities to get sick! ??
Way to go on taking up that job! ?? I can imagine that would leave someone extremely sore. ? Hopefully it’ll wear off in time to enjoy walking/running week 6. ??
Barbara Mazzacco
Hello Sweet Rachel ~ This was my top week so far. Massachusetts weather is getting nicer and warmer!! YAYAY ?. So sorry you were sick this week. Praying you are all better and walking/running again. I have learned from the past 3 weeks (I started late) that I love to walk by myself if I have to. I always felt I had to walk with someone but no longer. I have pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and I am so glad I did. Love walking in the quietness of the mountains where I see the handiwork of God in full measure. So incredibly glad I am on this journey with all of you ?????
Rachel
You’ve really done a superb job, Barbara!! ?? Way to go. So thankful you’re enjoying those quiet walks! I’m so thankful you are part of the Spring100!! ?
Kashima Toppin
Hi everyone…..
I hope you feel better.
I can’t believe we are almost there…..
I have to say, I have to push through my doubts….about will I finish this to the end….
I’m thankful to be apart of this….
Rachel
Pushing though doubt is a great thing, Kashima!! Just remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. ☺️❤️ You’re doing a wonderful job!!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.-Phil 4:13
Grace L
Keep pushing forward, everyone!! I was able to get some good miles in before the flu hit me on Saturday. I’m trying to warm back up to walking full steam this week!! “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
Rachel
Hehe, I’m pretty sure I saw you getting a few laps in even in the middle of your flu.?? Way to go, Grace!! ?So glad you’re better.
Hannah
(( Feel completely better soon, Rachel ))
Thankful to have made it this far…5 weeks has gone by fast! This has been the perfect amount of challenge for me so far: just enough to push me but not too overwhelming. 🙂 I can already tell that now that spring/gardening season is officially here in VA, it’s going to be a little tougher to get in all my miles, with all the busy outdoors activities beyond the walking. I’m trying to work ahead when I can.
Love seeing all the smiling participants in the photos each week, and many familiar faces, too! Keep up the great work, all!
Rachel
Thank you so much, Hannah!! ?
So blessed to hear your Spring100 update!! ? Way to go on the outdoor work and working ahead when you can. I can’t wait to see you at the finish line!! ?☺️
lydiajael
Heeeeelllloooo, fellow Spring100ers!!?? I’m going to start by saying everyone is looking GREAT on their week 5 walks!???? Did I deal with any sickness?…. YES!!? The flu came to my house for week 5 and didn’t leave until it had infected every member of my family. ? BUT, the Lord works all things together for good and He is helping us to cross this finish line!?? Almost half way! That’s so exciting!… I’ve been enjoying this second annual Spring100 so much that time has truly flown.? Thank you Rachel for another lovely encouraging post!??
Rachel
You really persevered through the sickness and got right back to it! Way to go Lydia!! ❤️☺️
Aw!! Thank you for always being an encouragement!!
Esther DeLadurantey
We haven’t had to deal with sickness yet. So thankful for that! Sorry to hear y’all got the nasty flu bug;( The last two weeks have been a real challenge trying to get my miles in since our family is in the midst of moving. Lots of extra work and heavy lifting has been needed more than usual so I’d say some sore muscles from that than from the walking:) I’m normally always up for getting in extra exercise/ walking but it’s been a real challenge making myself fit in that ‘purposeful’ one mile walk after woking hard all day packing boxes 🙂 Looking forward to week 6!
Rachel A.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record in the comments, fitting in a walk is sometimes very hard, especially during busy weeks. 🙂 Thankful you’re feeling better, Rachel. Keep walking everyone! 😉
Rachel
?❤️ I think it’s a very common challenge for us Spring100ers. ?? Keep up the wonderful work, Rachel!! I’m blessed by your dedication!!
Bethany Griggs
The biggest physical challenge I have had was a severe case of folliculitis on my legs Week 5. I wasn’t able to walk any miles but had to keep my feet up. Thankfully it is much better now and I am up and going again!! 🙂
Rachel
Oh!! The folliculitis sounds like it wasn’t too fun?. So thankful you’re back to normal thus week!! ?☺️