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 Lordโs 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!
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
โTherefore, 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.โ 1 Corinthians 15:58
So excited to share wonderful photos from a few of the Spring100 finishers looking great in their Spring100 shirts!! This is the FINAL 2022 Spring100 post which is really bittersweet but at the same time such a huge milestone. Each photo was such a blessing to receive so thank you for sending!! Love seeing the Minty Green, Heather Gray, and Indigo Blue Spring100 Shirts being worn by participants around the world! ๐๐ป๐ I am so happy about that!! What a fun pleasure to host the Spring100 and walk alongside so many for the glory of God. May you enjoy those shirts for many wears to come!!๐ Enjoy the photos! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
QUESTION! So, one last question as we close out the 2022 Spring100โฆ How are you liking your Spring100 T-shirt? ๐
โAnd God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good workโ 2 Corinthians 9:8
You read that right, by the grace of God, all 2022 Spring100 shirts are on their way!!๐๐ป๐ Hundreds of Spring100 shirts are making their way across the world and landing in qualifying Spring100ers’ mailboxes!! I AM SO EXCITED and so humbled by Godโs goodness, faithfulness, and grace throughout this entire event!! Phew, what a month it has been getting those shirts ready to ship. ๐ This has been THE BIGGEST Spring100 ship-off to date!! A HUGE thank you to my family who has diligently helped fold, package, and drop off these fabulous T-shirts at the Post office!! They worked late into the night to help get these shirts packaged for their shipments. ๐๐ฌ So many of you are already receiving your packages and I’m beyond thrilled to think of these shirts being worn by Spring100 finishers๐. To all who generously donated to the Spring100 this year, a heartfelt โThank Youโ! Your gift has blessed me and so many other Spring100 participants in a tremendous way. May the Lord richly bless you for your kindness! Donโt forget to check your mailbox because your Spring100 shirt is on its way!๐๐ฏ My family and I hope and pray these shirts are a fun blessing and enjoyed for many wears to come!
DONโT FORGET!! Leave a comment below letting me know if you received your shirt and once youโve started enjoying it, SEND ME photos of yourself/family in their shirts! We will have a fun post with all the participants in their shirts later this summer! Photos@Spring100Challenge.com
Scroll down for fun Behind Scenes packaging photos!!๐ธ
โO sing unto the Lord a new song; for HE hath done marvellous things: HIS right hand, and HIS holy arm, hath gotten HIM the victory.โ Psalm 98:1
Was the 2022 Spring100 Challenge a blessing to you and your family? Consider helping cover expenses involved in this year’s challenge. CLICK FOR DETAILS! To those who have generously given to the challenge, THANK YOU! Your support is a blessing to hundreds of Spring100ers across the globe!
โNow unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.โ Ephesians 3:20-21
THIS POST IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Please read this post thoroughly and carefully!
First things first, the FINAL mile log is below. PLEASE log any miles you may have walked from Monday, June 20th THROUGH TUESDAY, June 21st! Miles waked by Tuesday, June 21st at 11:59PM(cst) count toward your 100-mile goal! PLEASE NOTE: if you finished 100+ miles this Spring100 there will be 2 FORMS to fill out today! Read instructions thoroughly. The second โFinish Line formโ is crucial to fill out if you finished 100+ miles!If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or send me an email and I will get you answered asap: info@spring100challenge.com
“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.” Psalm 115:1
Today is the final 2022 Spring100 post! ๐ฏ๐๐ผ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Thank the Lord, here we are all โmeetingโ at the finish line after a fabulous 100-mile walking challenge!! There are so many of you here and I am amazed at what the Lord has done this Spring100 season. 93 days, Hundreds of fellow walkers participating in 7+ different countries, and Thousands of miles walkedโฆ Well done everyone!!๐๐ป To God alone be all glory! For those who faithfully participated but were not able to meet the 100-mile goal, we are giving YOU a huge round of applause for your dedication and perseverance.๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ REMEMBER, โbodily 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.โ This is just a physical challenge that is intended to encourage you in the spiritual race you are daily participating in. Run with endurance in the strength of the Lord, setting your eyes on Jesus Christ, the Author, and FINISHER of our faith!! For those who made it 100+ miles, CONGRATULATIONS! ๐ A fun goal of 100+ miles was set, many obstacles were overcome, and by the grace of God, YOU MADE IT! As we wrap up this wonderful challenge, I am praying for each and every one of you. May you end this challenge encouraged, strengthened, and renewed in the Lord. “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” To God be the glory, great things HE has done!!
โI will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.โ Psalm 71:16
PLEASE be careful to diligently read the instructions below. If you finished 100+ miles this Spring100, there is a Finish Line Form below for you to fill out in order to obtain your 2022 Spring100 T-shirt!
FINISH LINE FORM CLOSED
Deadline for submitting the FINISH LINE FORM: Sunday, June 26th 11:59pm(cst)!
PLEASE READ: Spring100 FINISH LINE FORM & T-SHIRT INFO
โ If you finished 100+ miles, please have your final miles and the Finish Line FORM submitted by Sunday, June 26th 11:59pm(cst)! Families: Please fill out and submit an individual form for each Spring100 participant who finished 100+ miles!
โ Not sure if your form was submitted correctly? PLEASE DO NOT RESUBMIT THE FORM. Reply emails will be sent out within 12 hours. If you are unsure as to whether your form was received, feel free to send an email and I will be glad to check: INFO@SPRING100CHALLENGE.COM
โKeep your eyes on your email inbox! This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! I will be emailing all Spring100 finishers individually verifying mile logs, shirt sizes, and shipping address by Tuesday, June 28th 11:59pm(cst)! In order to ensure you get a shirt, I need you to check your email daily until then.
โIf you have completed the Spring100 and filled out the finish line form BUT donโt receive an email from me by Tuesday, June 28th 11:59pm(cst), EMAIL ME right away! Send the email to INFO@Spring100Challenge.com. We have a VERY LARGE number of finishers and as much as I will strive to get everyone contacted, missing one or two could happen or my email may end up in your Spam! If you have finished, I want you to get your shirt. Watch that email and contact me if you donโt get a confirmation by Tuesday evening!
โPlease remind family and friends who have completed 100+ miles to fill out the FINISH LINE FORM! If this form is not filled out and submitted by each Spring100 finisher on or before Sunday, June 26th 11:59pm(cst)! , he/she will not receive a Spring100 T-shirt.
โAnd finally, all shirts will be shipped to finishing Spring100 participants Mid-July so you can enjoy them all Summer long! Stay connected on the blog(subscribe for email notifications at bottom of the page). I will have a fun behind-the-scenes Spring100 Shipping post up once the shirts come in!
Have you been blessed by the Spring100 Challenge? Consider giving a Donation! Donations are not required for participation but are truly a blessing! If the Spring100 is something you feel the Lord has laid on your heart to contribute to, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!
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
IMPORTANT: Please read this post thoroughly and carefully!
This is our FINAL 2022 100MileMonday Post! ๐ฏ๐๐ผ๐๐ป I am so excited to be here and see so many crossing the finish line. Please be diligent to read all instructions. This is a large group of walkers and you following the instructions will help make my job easier.๐ THANK YOU! First things first, NOW is the time to fill out the weekly mile log. PLEASE fill out miles walked from Monday, June 13th THROUGH Sunday, June 19th! If you have any questions, please send me an email and I will be quick to answer: info@spring100challenge.com
Spring100 Featured Photographer: Fitzgerald Family
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Well, here we are! At the FINAL 100MileMonday post for the 6th Annual Spring100 Challenge. Praise God for bringing us to this place!! For those who just have a few miles left, you can still finish strong. Miles walked by Tuesday, June 21st at 11:59 pm (cst) count toward your 100-mile goal!! As we finish out this challenge, I am reminded of Paul’s powerful words to Timothy as he was nearing the end of his spiritual race. He said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”. We may be at the end of this physical 93-day walking challenge but our spiritual race continues on. May we strive to KEEP THE FAITH and fight the good fight, finishing strong by the grace of God and His strength! I am praying for you all. For those who have just a few miles left and are working hard to finish before 11:59 pm (cst) on Tuesday, June 21st, I am cheering you on along with hundreds of other Spring100ers from the finish line. ๐๐ป YOU CAN DO IT!!!๐๐พ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
PLEASE READ!!!
โ Your final day to walk Spring100 miles is Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 11:59pm(cst)!! Since Spring ends halfway through the day, we are allowing you to walk throughout that entire day.
โ TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 21st, 6pm(cst), there will be a “FINISH LINE” Post which holds a mile log for any additional miles walked Monday-Tuesday(June 20th-June 21st) along with the Annual FINISH LINE FORM. The Finish Line Form is for anyone who has walked 100+ miles during the Spring100 Challenge(March 20th-June 21st, 2022). The FINISH LINE FORM IS mandatory to fill out in order to receive your Spring100 T-Shirt. An email will be sent out to all participants with a link to this form when it is available. Please keep your eyes open and fill out this form asap!
โ If this challenge has blessed you, please consider giving a small DONATION to help cover this year’s Spring100 expenses! All glory to God, This year the Spring100 is the LARGEST group of walkers to date, nearing 3,000 participants! Praise the Lord for His work in and through this challenge!! From purchasing the T-shirts to screenprinting and then shipping Spring100 T-shirts across the world… there are many expenses involved when hosting the Spring100. Your gift is a HUGE blessing and greatly appreciated! THANK YOU. CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
โAnd God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good workโ 2 Cor 9:8
QUESTION: 1. ) Do you plan on continuing to regularly walk/run after this challenge is complete? 2.) What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from the Spring100 Challenge?
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan-June 20th through June 21st:
Monday: John 20 Tuesday: John 21
The Shell family finished 2022 Spring100 STRONG!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ They write, “We all enjoyed our time walking together as a family this spring! There were times when it took some effort to push through, but we are all excited to have finished another Spring100! ” Way to go. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!! ๐
Rae S. finished 100 miles strong!! Congratulations, Rae. You’ve crossed the finish line!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐งก
Congratulations to Abbie W. for crossing the Spring100 Finish Line!!! ๐ฅณ๐๐ฏ So excited for you!!
Sweet Charis and Natilyn H. finished theur 100 miles and crossed the finish line!!!! Congratulations ladies!! ๐๐๐ — Natilyn H. writes, “Passed the finish line!! So wonderful to see so many others make it to the end! Praise the Lord!๐๐ผ๐๐ผ” AMEN! ๐๐ฏ
Cahill Clan finished their 100 miles strong and celebrated with a jump in the pool! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ ENJOY!! It is a well deserved cool off after all that walking.๐ฅณ๐๐
Samantha F. and Annie V. crossed the Spring100 Finish Line!! Congratulations ladies!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก๐ฏ
The Crandall Clan finishing 100 miles strong!!๐๐ป๐ฏ WAY TO GO!!!!!!!
Jane F. and Keilah G. made it!!! They crossed the 2022 Spring100 Finish line. CONGRATULATIONS! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐
WAY TO GO Petersen family!!!!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ They have completed 100 miles strong and crossed the Spring100 finish line!!๐ฅณ
Briana and Autumn reach 100 miles!! Congratulations ladies!! ๐๐๐ป๐ฏ — Hannah G. Picking wildflowers on an evening Spring100 walk with her fiancรฉ, Christopher!! ๐งก๐๐ป
Haab girls checking in for wek 14!! They say, “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever! โค๏ธ ” ๐๐๐ป
LOVE seeing siblings doing Spring100 together!!! ๐๐ป Weston and Nakita have crossed the Spring100 finish line. CONGRATULATIONS!!! ๐ฏ๐ฅณ
Love having the Nelson family join us for another Spring100!!! Such a huge encouragement and JOY to have you all a part of this year’s challenge!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Kellie from Michigan and Sarah have made it to the Spring100 Finish Line!! WAY TO GO, ladies!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐
The Reed Family celebrating their Dad and crossing the Spring100 finish line this Father’s Day! CONGRATULATIONS!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Lydia & Marcus reached 100 miles and have crossed the Spring100 Finish Line! ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
They’re jumpin’ for JOY! ๐ The Stiff sisters crossed the Spring100 finish line!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐
Lynn S. and Jeremy made it!! They’ve conquered 100 miles and crossed the Spring100 Finish line. WAY TO GO!!! ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Halbachs and Farrells finishing up the last of the miles together for the 2022 Spring100!!๐ WAY TO GO!!!!!๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
The H. family hiking the Balcones canyonlands and the banks of Lake Georgetown in central Texas! Enjoying Godโs beautiful creation while getting wonderful exercise and quality time with Mom and siblings.๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
The Silvey Family at the finish line with their faithful furry walking companions! WAY TO GO!! ๐ฅณ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Anna checking in for week 14!! Such a cute sight during her Spring100 walk. So happy to have her back for another season of Spring100!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Barnes Family finished Spring100 strong including Everett at just 3 years old!! ๐ฑ๐ฏCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐
Love seeing Barbara checking in for week 14!! She’s conquering her miles. ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
ABOVE AND BEYOND!! Caroline F. made it to 300 miles for this Spring100.๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!๐๐ฑ๐ฅณ๐งก
Sheri C. writes in and says, “Sending my “mug shot” from my indoor “track”. What a fun Spring 100!” ๐๐๐ผ– Victoria F. writes, “So excited to have reached the Spring100 finish line with most of my siblings & still cheering on the other siblings that are almost there!!! I’m very thankful for this challenge! It’s been a lot of fun!” WAY TO GO!!!!!!!๐ฏ๐
Rebekah and Ruth D., and Kristin and Josiah J. enjoying an early morning Spring100 run for week 14!๐๐ป๐๐ผ๐
Mary B. + Sister enjoyed lovely Spring100 walks together this past week. Great job, ladies! ๐๐ป๐งก
Summer A. and siblings out for a sunny walk and racking up those miles!! Great to have you part of the challenge!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Melody W. checking in for week 14 and writes, “I was able to get to some pretty epic hiking spots in bc the last 2 weeks with friends to finish the last 50miles!” ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! ๐๐๐ป
Becca, Lucy & Gabe grabbing a sibling walk and enjoying time together as they finish out Spring100!๐๐ป๐ค
The Eckstein family writes in an says, “Celebrating Godโs faithfulness as we cross 100 miles together!” PRAISE THE LORD!!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ฏ — This Moss father and son finished their 100 miles on Fatherโs Day! WAY TO GO!!!!!!๐ฅณ๐ฏ
B family and friend Catherine enjoyed a lovely Sunday evening walk on Father’s Day! It saw the last family member crossing the finish line!๐ WAY TO GO! ๐งก MJ writes in and says, “Praise the Lord for the blessing of our dads! For this godly man who does so very much for us, desires to help us excel in life, and leads us in the Lord!!๐๐ป On top of being a wonderful Daddy-friend!๐งก๐ค”
Micah’s made it well beyond 100 miles and continues to rack up miles!! Gorgeous Texas scenery fills her Spring100 walks/runs. ๐๐๐ป๐ฏ
Justin M. Checking in for week 14 of the Spring100! So close to the finish line.๐ฅณ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Elizabeth B. Finished up her miles while walking with her brother, Taylor! WAY TO GO! ๐๐ฏ –The Schafer ladies write in and say, “we are so thrilled to have finished another spring 100!! We made it to 200 miles!!!!!๐๐ผโค๏ธ” CONGRATULATIONS!!!๐๐ผ
The Alexanders and Carpenter girls getting in Spring 100 miles!๐๐ป So happy to have y’all part of the challenge!! ๐๐๐
Alanna from Florida sending in her Spring100 finish line photo and Esther from Kentucky grabbing a walk with her little friend, Amber!!๐ฏ๐
It was such a pleasure having the Fitzgeralds back for another Spring100!!๐๐ป They are checking in for the final 100MileMonday post!๐
The Wood family checking in for week 14!! Sibling hikes and morning runs. ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Russ & Phyllis D. hiking around Twin Lakes in Colorado for week 14!! What gorgeous scenery!!๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
Sarah H. going above and beyond! She’s made it to 100+ miles for the Spring100. WAY TO GO!๐ฏ๐๐ป — Becca & Lucy walking some of their last miles for the final week of Spring100!๐๐ผ CONGRATULATIONS!!! ๐ฅณ
The Fugrmann family checking in one last time as they finish out the 2022 Spring100! Such a treat to have you all back for another year.๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Genevieve + her faithful walking partner grabbed miles together and Timothy + James went above and beyond both conquering 300 miles each for the 2022 Spring100!!!!!๐ฑ๐ฅณ๐๐ป๐ฏ
This couple and their gorgeous sunset Spring100 Selfies!! THANK YOU Gabe + Sara C. for being such a terrific part of the 2022 Spring100!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Jonathan T. checking in for week 14 and Anne J. writes in and says, “Spring 100 means 100 miles, but this year it also meant 100 degrees on some days.” WAY TO GO conquering the Texas heat and making it to 100 miles!!!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
Daniel F. writes in and says, “Some of my siblings and I went for a 5-mile walk the other evening to try to make it to the 100-mile mark! It was a beautiful sunset, and a great view, so I figured I’d send in this picture ๐” WAY TO GO!!!!!!๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐
Rachel S. + sisters enjoying a final 2022 Spring100 walk together and The Barry sisters write in and say, “We finished out our final week of walking and running in FL with a heat index of 110 degrees! ๐ฅต Weโve had so much fun this year thoughโฆ lots of happy walks together!!” Such a blessing to have you all a part of this year’s challenge!!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐๐ป
The Waltman family checking in for week 14 as they grab Spring100 miles together!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐
Melissa A. writes in and says, “My youngest so, Robert, and I went on a 5-mile walk at Brecksville Reservation in Ohio…” What a memorable time you two have had together this Spring100!! ๐๐ป๐
The P. ladies Walking in the Cascade Mountains for week 14 of the Spring100!! ๐๐
SO happy to have the Neely family here for another Spring100!! They are conquering miles together for week 13. ๐๐ป๐๐ฏ
Katie C. saying hello as she finishes Spring100 strong! So blessed to have you a part of this year’s challenge, Katie!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
The Hellwig and Petzold family taking a moment to check in as the conquer miles for week 14 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Always blessed by Bethany + Hannah G.’s participation!! They’ve crossed the Spring100 finish line!!๐ฏ๐๐ป๐
Mathews Family finished 100 miles strong right before a wedding and the Owen Crew took time to say “hi” as they grab their miles together!๐๐ป๐ฏ
Ruthie S. writes in and says, “It’s hard to believe this challenge is almost over! It has been awesome for all of us! One last beautiful evening Spring 100 walk with Grace, Abby, and Jeremiah. We have all crossed the finish line or have just a couple miles to go!!” PRAISE THE LORD!! Congratulations S. family! ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐
Ruth and Kevin enjoying a walk with Mr Cook and the Downing ladies checking in one last time for the 2022 Spring100!!๐๐ป๐งก๐
Stegman kids with the Nasbys grabbing miles and having fun together for week 14 of the Spring100!! ๐๐๐๐
April and Alex C enjoying their walks with their nephew and Bronwyn writes in and says, “Celebrating Father’s Day with our amazing dad! :)”
Love having Mary P. a part of this year’s challenge!! She’s grabbing miles with the sweet company little ones at her side. WAY TO GO!๐๐ผ๐งก
Elizabeth, Anastasia, and Hosanna Brown gather together to take the last Spring 100 photo and celebrate their completion of 100+ miles! CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!!!๐ฅณ๐ฏ — So blessed by Elizabeth + Lydia’s dedication to the Spring100. THANK YOU!๐งก
Gorgeous Spring100 Scenery from Jason M. and Josiah F. for week 14 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ป๐
Gracie + Claire grabbing their last miles as they hike a state park in OK! WAY TO GO, ladies!!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐
Rachel S. catching up on miles and enjoying God’s glorious creation for week 14 and grabbing her 5am Spring100 walk in East Texas! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก
What a fabulous Spring100 Season it has been for me! Many miles have been walked with siblings as we enjoy good conversation and time together. PRAISE THE LORD!! I am so thankful for you all. Your encouragement and participation in this challenge have been a tremendous blessing. I truly thank the Lord for you! It is my prayer that you would leave this challenge strengthened and renewed in Him!!
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
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:8-12
Way to go on completing week 13 of the Spring100!! ๐ฑ๐๐ผ We are just 8 days away from completing this 100 Mile challenge. There will only be 1 more 100MileMonday post after this week! This is unbelievable and I am SO excited! Below I have some important information to read over but first NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 13(miles walked from June 6th-12th)! Super easy form to fill out below. If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100 send over an email to INFO@Spring100Challenge.com!
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donations are not required for participation but are truly a blessing! If the Spring100 is something you feel the Lord has laid on your heart to contribute to, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!
Featured Spring100 Photographer: Gabe Cleator
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14
Here we are, just 8 days away from the FINISH LINE!!! So many have already made it and we are excitedly waiting for the rest of you to finish strong. You can do this! Press toward the mark. Set your eyes on the prize and RUN! We are cheering you on and I am praying for each and every one of you. May the Lord God give you the grace and strength to finish strong! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
IMPORTANT INFO PLEASE READ
โ Your final day to walk Spring100 miles is Tuesday, June 21st!! Since Spring ends halfway through the day, we are allowing you to walk throughout that entire day.
โ Our next post will be the FINAL 100MileMonday for 2022. This will be our Spring100 Finish Line Grand Finally! That post is going to be one of the most important posts to read through and follow instructions very carefully as it holds our final Mile Log. There will be a post the following day (Tuesday, June 21st) that will contain our “Finish Line Form” and instructions for Spring100 finishers! Please be diligent to keep your eyes open for both posts and read.
โ Would you do me a favor? It would be such a blessing to have the FINAL 100MileMonday post(NEXT WEEK) filled with faces of Spring100ers across the globe. Even if you have already reached 100+ miles, go grab one last Spring100 walk and snap a photo. Praise the Lord, you are walking โalongsideโ hundreds of other Spring100ers this year and only a small fraction have sent in photos. Letโs make the last post THE BEST YET! Send in your photos and short Spring100 VIDEOS to Photos@Spring100Challenge.com by Sunday morning, 10AM(cst) June 19TH to be featured in the FINISH LINE GRANDE FINALLY!
QUESTION: I am swapping the question of the week out with a request! Would you take a moment and give fellow Spring100ers who have just a few miles or maybe what seems an “impossible number” of miles left a good dose of encouragement? ๐๐ป So many have finished BUT many are still working hard to make it to the finish line. From injuries to busy schedules to the unexpected that finds its way into our Spring days, getting behind happens. Letโs encourage them on in the Lord! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan-June 13th through June 19th:
โข Monday: John 13 โขTuesday: John 14 โขWednesday: John 15 โขThursday: John 16 โขFriday: John 17 โขSaturday: John 18 โขSunday: John 19
Congratulations to Chyanne for crossing the 2022 Spring100 Finish Line!!๐๐ผ๐๐ฅณ She writes, “the Lord has helped me to push on even when I didn’t feel like walking!” PRAISE THE LORD! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Deborah S. and crew walking their 100th mile!! ๐ Congratulations ya’ll!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐งก
Ellie H. Getting steps along the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee in Israel for week 13!๐๐๐ป
Bethany & Hannah G. have crossed the Spring100 Finish line with faithful dog, Dixie!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ฏ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! ๐ฅณ
Emma F. met her goal and crossed the 2022 Spring100 Finish line!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ GREAT JOB!!!!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Hannah R. enjoying a beautiful walk with sweet sisters, Lauren and Natalie for week 13!! Keep up the great walking, ladies!! โฅ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Alyssa T. writes and says, “I finished my 100th mile while birding in southern Arizona!” AND Iris C. celebrating 100 miles strong with dewberry cobbler and homemade ice cream. CONGRATULATIONS Ladies!!! ๐ฏ๐๐๐ผ
Nelson ladies checking in and write, “We enjoyed an afternoon of walking with the Neely and Owen ladies this week! There were many fun and encouraging conversations along the way. ๐. Grateful for this special time together!” What a beautiful Spring100 walking group. FABULOUS PHOTO!!!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Rachel S. checking in for week 13! She says, “Enjoying spring walks even after making my goal of 100 miles!” WAY TO GO, RACHEL! ๐งก๐
The Weavers, Johnsons, and a Barrick adding to their 100 miles with an uphill hike at Harperโs Ferry, WV. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!๐ฅณ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Eden C. crossed the 2022 Spring100 finish line!! Congratulations, Eden!! ๐๐งก๐ฏ — Andy + Josh C. racking up miles and enjoying time togehter!! ๐๐ผ
Mike and Sharon K. finishing their 100th mile together and crossing the Spring100 finish line. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ๐๐ป๐ฅณ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Rebekah + Emmi finding time to grab miles with fellow Spring100ers and dear friends for week 13!! ๐๐ป๐งก๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Rachel B. and Rosalie W. finished 100 miles strong and crossed the Spring100 finish line!! ๐๐ Congratulations ladies!!! ๐ฏ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
MJ checking in and writes, “Most of the B family and friend Catherine enjoyed a lovely, sunny afternoon walk for their Sunday!๐ค This week saw four family members hit the 100 mile mark, and others are finished or not far behind.๐คฉ๐ฏ Oh God is so good, and I’m so thankful His strength for each one of us to run the race with endurance…the challenge of this Spring100, and especially the race of life, looking unto Jesus our Savior, the Author and Finisher of our faith!๐๐ป” WAY TO GO!!!!!๐ฅณ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Gabe and Sara C. checking in for week 13 with some gorgeous Spring100 scenery and a stunning sunset selfie!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐ฏ
The Silvey girls celebrating their aunt Lynnโs birthday this week with a Spring100 walk! ๐ฅณ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ฅณ
The Renfer family enjoyed beautiful views while hiking in Smith Rock State Park this week. Such a grogeous Spring100 walking location! ๐๐๐ป๐งก’
Kristie, Joshua, and Joanna T. enjoyed walking to the Huntington Beach Pier!! ๐ They say, “While we were walking, we saw some shells that looked like butterflies on the sand! ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ Joshua finished his 100 miles!” WAY TO GO, JOSHUA!!!!๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฏ Such fabulous photos! ๐
Texas heat wont keep Micah from grabbing her Spring100 miles!! She’s conquering week 13!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
The Halbach family enjoy a super fun Spring100 hike at Kennedy peaks overlook!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Sibling walks are always a good idea!! The Fuhrmann family checking in for week 13.๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
The Shell family conquering the Spring100!! Congratulations to Justin for finishing 100 miles strong. ๐๐ฏ The rest are close behind! YOU GOT THIS! ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Selah D. enjoying gorgeous Spring100 views with her faithful walking partner for week 13! ๐๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Ruthie enjoying a fabulous Sibling Spring100 walk!! SO MUCH FUN. GREAT JOB y’all!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐
Berlin family finishing strong with another race for week 13 and Zach W is excited to grab his final miles while visiting the Outer Banks in NC!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐ฅณ๐๐ผ
Cami checking in as she grabs a Spring100 walk with sweet friends!! She’s finished 100 miles strong. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!๐๐๐ป๐ฏ๐
Carey writes in and says, “Logged my 100th mile this week!! Used my time walking this past month to memorize Romans 5!” WAY TO GO!!!!! Congratulations, Carey!! ๐ฏ๐ฅณ๐ — Tappendorf family saying hello as they conquer week 13 miles.๐ต๐ LOVE THE PHOTO!๐๐ผ
Grace, Beth, and Reed in the Albuquerque open space grabbing miles together! Keep up the great walking, y’all!! ๐๐ป
The Brown ladies taking in gorgeous scenery as they grab miles! From woody trails to flower gardend. ๐๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Rebecca W. checking in as she enjoyes a group Spring100 walk!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก
Barnes Family visiting Ruby Falls and Lookout Mtn. and grabbing Spring100 miles!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
Joel and Tami Swaim at Welsh Mountain trail in PA grabbing miles!!! ๐๐ป — The Williams Clan going for a walk in the damp but pleasant weather. ๐ Grace says, “We enjoy the walks, especially when we can say hi to neighborhood dogs or walk with our friends. We all have about 70 miles to go, and I’m rooting everyone on as they push to finish their goal–especially if they have so many miles to catch up on! God will be faithful! We must run the race with patience, but if we keep pushing, relying on the strength of God (because the walks are tiring!), we will reach the goal for the glory of God.” AMEN! THANK YOU, Grace!!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Grace F. checking in for week 13 and says, “Walked and waded with my Dad on our “Daddy-Daughter Date.” It was wonderful to spend time together in the sunshine!” Such a fabulous time!! ๐งก๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
These sweet sisters finally reunited and walking together for week 13!! — Emily from Palmer Alaska checking in and says, “I love my walks along the road on the four wheeler trail! And of course a lovely day makes it so much more enjoyable.” Such fabulous photos!! ๐๐ป๐งก
Ruth & Kevin enjoying a Spring100 walk with Mr Cook during a weekend visist! SO glad you all had this time together. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
The Ariza Ladies grabbing a nighttime walk and These two had a fabulous time hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail with family for week 13 of the Spring100!!๐๐ผ๐
Caroline passed the 200mile mark!!!!๐๐ป๐ฅณ๐ฏ Way to go over and beyond, Caroline!! She’s grabbing a mile with sweet sister Abigail. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก
Kaitlyn R. and Ellie H. getting steps in Israel at Caesarea Philippi where Matthew 16-13-20 took place! ๐๐๐ป — Kezia and Hannah B. checking in for week 13 and enjoying Spring100 walking time together!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
These ladies enjoying a Mother-Daughter GetAway and raacking up miles in the Carolinas!! Such a sweet time. LOVE the photo! ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Lydia + Timothy B. and Mary F. + brother enjoying Spring100 walks together for week 13!๐๐ผ๐ฏTHE BEST!
Katie, Meagan, Elise, and Kellie enjoying the gorgeous weather and conquering their miles together! ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Madeline + Lydia M. enjoying sister walks for Spring 100 and Ruth D. enjoying a morning run with Kristin J.!๐๐ป๐๐ผ๐งก
The Foster Siblings are enjoying grabbing their Spring100 miles together!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ Great photo!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Mary P. nearly to the finish line and Noelle and Nicole S. enjoying time together as they grab their week 13 miles!! Great job, ladies!! ๐๐ผ๐
John D. participating in a 5k with co-workers and logging extra miles for week 13! Great job!! ๐๐ผ
Lydia + Elizabeth having fun grabbing their miles together and Sherrice enjoyed an impromptu multu-mile walk with her mother on a bright spring day! Great job, ladies!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
The Mieczkowski sisters spent a lovely morning by Lake Huron getting miles in and spending quality time together before Lydia gets married! CONGRATULATIONS Lydia!! ๐๐๐ป๐๐ป
Katie checking in for the Barth family and says, “Iโve got just under 27 miles left to reach 200! -Katie๐ And everyone else is getting super close to 100! ๐ฏ ” WAY TO GO!!!! ๐ฅณ — Father-Daughter walks are the best. Cook family saying “hello” for week 13! ๐๐ป
Rachel F. and Helena R. checking in as they conquer their miles for week 13!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Sarah D. capturing some gorgeous imigary as she enjoys an early morning Spring100 walk!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ธ
The Waltman siblings taking a moment to say “hello” as they grab their miles together!! Keep it up!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
Kohner’s getting in the last few miles!! WAY TO GO. The Finish line is in sight!! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ป๐ฏ– Rebekah enjoying a sweet sister walk for week 13!! ๐๐ผ๐งก
Natilyn, Nathan, + Jon grabbing miles in Central Texas and Jenn B. enjoying a sunny walk as she counts down to 100! ๐๐ป Great job, y’all! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
A Gorgeous Spring100 View from Spring100er Jasom Miles! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
The Silvey Family enjoying Spring100 walking time with Cousins + Grandparents!! Such fun walking groups. Great photos! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
WOW… what a week it has been here! The days are getting hot. I’ve been enjoying some late night walks and gorgeous sunsets for week 13. As we near the end of this challenge, I am praying for each and every one of you! May the Lord God renew your strength. Physically and spiritually! Let’s finish strong in Him.๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
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
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.โ Romans 6:23
Weโve just finished week 12 of the 2022 Spring100!! We are just 15 days away from the FINISH of this challenge!!!!! I can hardly believe this. DONโT GIVE UP!!!! ๐๐ป 15 days is still time to get your miles in. PUSH IT OUT! Now is the time to log miles walked from MAY 30th โJune 5th, 2022. If you have any questions send an email to info@spring100challenge.com. I am working hard to answer as quickly as possible!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
PLEASE READ: Here we are! Week 12 of the 2022 Spring100 is complete. WAY TO GO! This week I want to take a break from our normal Spring100 photo sharing and share something extremely important. This post will be a bit different so photos sent in for week 12 will be posted in our 100MileMonday week 13 post! Thank you. ๐ฏ๐๐ป
As this year’s challenge consists of a LARGE GROUP of walkers from around the world, I do not know each of you individually but I care deeply for the soul of every single person participating in this challenge. With such a large group, I am reminded that there are very likely Spring100er participants out there who are not saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ and are dead in trespasses and sin, headed toward hell. This breaks my heart! For those reading this who are not born again Christians, there is good news! “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8! Salvation is freely offered to all who call upon the name of the Lord. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13! We are told in Acts 3:19 to “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out…” So, today, I want to ask you… are you saved? “For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2. Please take time to read the below. For those who have been saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, we have a job to do! Jesus Christ commanded us to “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15. As we run the race of life, let’s be the salt and light we are called to be in a dark and dying world, giving a reason for the hope that lies within(1 Peter 3:15)! May we each enter into another week of this Spring100 challenge taking these truths to heart. ๐ฏ
โRighteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; mercy and truth go before Your face.โ (Psalm 89:14)
In civil law, a good judge must punish crime. If he turns a blind eye to injustice, then he is corrupt and he himself should be punished.
In one ten-year period in the United States, 100,000 murderers were never brought to justice. These were unsolved crimes. If God turns a blind eye to those murderers, then He is corrupt by nature. It makes sense that if He is good and just, He should be angry with those who have taken the lives of others, and He should punish murderers, rapists, etc. This is the teaching of the Bibleโthat God willโby no means clear the guilty.โ He โwill bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.โ โGod is angry with the wicked every day.โ
2. HIS WORD SAYS โTHE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATHโ
โSin is transgression of the Law.โ (1 John 3:4)
Letโs look briefly at the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20), and see if we have kept Godโs Law:
You shall have no other gods before Me
You shall not make yourself a graven image
You shall not take Godโs name in vain
Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy
Honor your father and mother
You shall not murder
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You shall not lie
You shall not covet
Before we say we have obeyed the Commandments, this is what someone would be like if he kept the Lawโhe would always love God with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his strength, and with all his mind, and love his neighbor as much as he has loved himself. He has never made a god to suit himself (either with his hands or in his mind).
He has always given Godโs name reverence, kept the Sabbath holy, honored his parents implicitly, and never once has he been โangry with his brother without a cause.โ He has never hated anyone or had lust in his heart. He has never stolen even a paper clip or ballpoint pen, or told as much as a โwhiteโ lie, and not once desired anything that belongs to someone else. He is, and always has been โpure in heart,โ perfect in thought, word, and deed.
The truth is, we are not like that. We have all โsinnedโ many times, and therefore we have stored up Godโs wrath, which will be revealed on Judgment Day. The proof that we have sinned will be our death, and after death we must face God in judgment.
Think of itโif He has seen our every thought, word, and deed, and if He is going to bring all of our sins out as evidence of our guilt on the Day of Judgment, we will all be found to be guilty. Our conscience has shown us right from wrong; we will be without excuse. God will give us justice, and Hell will be the place of our eternal punishment. โFor there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.โ
3. GOD IS RICH IN MERCY TO ALL THAT CALL UPON HIM
โBut God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved usโฆโ (Ephesians 2:4)
A youth once borrowed a fast car, and in a drunken stupor, sped through his hometown at 120 m.p.h. Since everything was horse-drawn in his country town, there were no laws against speeding. So the council passed a law saying that 30 m.p.h. was the maximum speed, and that any transgressors would be fined $100 for every m.p.h. over the speed limit.
On his way back through the town, the speedster decided to pull the same prank. He was apprehended, tried, and found guilty by his father, who was the townโs only judge. He was fined $9,000, and because he had no money and no words of defense, the youth was led off to prison. As he sat in despair behind bars, his father appeared at the door, and told him that he had sold all his own prized possessions and paid the fine for him. The son couldnโt believe that he loved him that much. They embraced as they never had before, and walked off in a new-found relationship, bonded together with love.
Thatโs a picture of what God did for us through the gospel
We have all broken Godโs Law a multitude of times, but God came to this earth in the person of Jesus Christ, and paid the fineโโFor God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.โ The Bible says, โThe wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.โ
Jesus satisfied eternal justice, and then rose from the dead, defeating death. Hundreds saw Him after His resurrection; itโs no fairy tale. Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies about the promised Savior, written in the Holy Scriptures hundreds of years before His birth. But just as we cannot earn a gift, so we cannot earn eternal life by our good worksโโFor by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.โ
4. GOD OFFERS ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
โHe who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.โ (John 5:24)
Lifeโs greatest mystery, death, was destroyed by the One who said, โI am the way, the truth, and the lifeโฆโ The Bible says, โHe who has the Son has lifeโฆโ
To find the way to God, to understand the truth of Godโs Word, and to receive the gift of eternal life, begin by repentance and faith through a prayer like this: โDear God, I understand that I have broken Your Law and sinned against You. Please forgive my sins. Thank you that Jesus suffered and died on the cross in my place and rose again. I now place my trust in Him as my Savior and Lord. In Jesusโ name I pray. Amen.โ
If you have repented and trusted in Jesus, then your sins are forgiven and you can now partake in the blessings of โthe New Covenant.โ Here are just ten of Godโs exceedingly great and precious promises:
God will supply all of your needs according to His riches (Phil. 4:19).
Jesus will be with you in trials, promising never to leave nor forsake you (Heb. 13:5).
The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth, and give you the power to live a holy life (Jn. 16:13).
You are cleansed by the blood of Jesus ChristโGod has removed your sins as far as the East is from the West (Ps. 103:12).
As you abide in Christ, you will see the โfruitโ of His Spirit begin to manifest in your life (Gal. 5:22-25).
As you read the Bible daily, it will come alive to you and cause you to grow in your faith (1 Pet. 2:1-3).
When you pray, God will hear you and answer your prayers (1 Jn. 5:15).
The cross will be continual evidence of Godโs love for you (Rom. 5:8).
God โis able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joyโ (Jude 1:24).
Search the Scriptures daily, and see what God has in store for those that love Him. Honor Christโs command to be baptized, and find yourself a Jesus-centered, Bible-teaching church and commit yourself to it.
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
Wowza, we have just 22 days left in this 2022 Spring100 Challenge!! ๐ฑ This is unbelievable. Time flies when you’re having fun! ๐ Donโt forget to grab the JUNE Spring100 Calendar to keep on track. NOW is the time to log miles for week 11(MAY 23rd through May 29th!) As always, our easy mile log is below. Feel free to email with any questions! As we near the finish line, I will be super quick to answer. Info@Spring100Challenge.com
Featured Spring100 Photographer:Mary Behrens
“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Isaiah 40:28-29
Here we are, ending the month of May and entering the month of June! We are on the “home stretch” for the 2022 Spring100 and I am so excited to see each and every one of you persevering and pressing forward to the finish line. I was reminded of the above verses from Isaiah 40 this week! I know there are Spring100 participants out there that are feeling like they can’t make it to the finish line. You are ready to call it quits and “throw in the towel”! BUT DON’T QUIT. The Lord God can and will renew your strength! Push it out and see how far you can get in His strength. As we find ourselves running the spiritual race of life we will also find ourselves seasons of spiritual “burn out”. Times we are ready to give up! It is in the times of our feeling our utter weakness that we see His strength is perfected in us. I love the promise found in Psalm 73:24, “Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” He renews us, strengthens us, and will bring us to our spiritual “Finish Line” in His strength by His grace! “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14! Alright, y’all ready to conquer another week of Spring100 walking?? The finish line is just around the corner… let’s get there together in The Lord’s strength!๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Question: Have you had a โfavorite” or most memorable walk this Spring100 season? What happened on it? Tell us about it in the comment section below!!
PLEASE READ: As we enter the month of June, we also go throug the Book of John! If you haven’t been following along for the Spring100 reading plan, I STRONGLY encourage you to join us for the final book of our 100 Chapter plan!
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan- May 30th-June 5th (optional):
As always, these posts are made possible and fabulous by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, donโt leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos + Videos to be featured! Photos@Spring100Challenge.com
Such gorgeous and creative photos from Lithuania!! ๐ Larisa finished 100 miles and completed the Spring100 Challenge. WAY TO GO!!!!!๐ผ๐งก๐ฏ
A fun Spring100 walking group grabbed a mile together in North Carolina!!๐๐ป๐ฏ Furhmann Family with Carver B., Gideon, Joel, and Nathanael Leake. Great photo!๐๐ป
From Israel to the USA!! Ellie H + Kaitlyn R walking in Jerusalem, Israel and the Furmann sisters all smiles as they set out to finihs Spring100 strong. Great job, ladies!! ๐๐ผ๐งก
Lucas + MJ enjoying a 3-mile Spring100 walk and a great time together!๐๐ป๐ฏ
The Swan Family keeping up with their Spring100 miles on vacation in GA for week 11!๐๐ผ๐
Some of the Farrellโs enjoying a sunny walk with their Grandma! Looks like such a great time together. Love the photo!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Cooksey Siblings checking in for week 11!! They say, “We went hiking at Petroglyph National Monument”. LOVE the photo!! Keep up the great walking!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Fagen family checking in as they grab a Spring100 hike and Hannah, Elizabeth, + Abigail checking in from Robinson’s Island Beach in Prince Edward Island, during a hike with friends!๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Keirsten and Jeremiah S. enjoying a fun Spring100 walk with the family for week 11!๐๐ป Great job, guys. KEEP IT UP!๐๐ผ
Steven and Lindsay B. picking up some miles while exploring the nearby trails! Looks like a fabulous Spring100 walk. ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Kathryn Del enjoying a mile with her married siblings and fellow Spring100ers for week 11!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
A gorgeous Spring100 walk during a weekend trip to Dallas TX for Anthony + Michelle(Hi MOM+ DAD๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ)!! ๐
Spring100er Julie checking in and says, “Me and my dog Shelby have reached 164 miles and 75 miles respectively. Looking to reach 200 and 100 miles by the end of spring!” WAY TO GO, JULIE!!!!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐งก
Fields of dandelions were found during the Mathews family Spring100 walk this past week!! So fun. Great job, Mathews family!!๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Love it when friends can get together for a Spring100 walk!! Erika, Elsa and Sara enjoyed a beautiful walk together for week 11.๐๐ผ๐งก๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Jonathan T. checking in and sharing a fabulous Spring100 view!! Keep up the great work, Jonathan!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
The Silveys and the Waltmans enjoying a Spring100 walk together!! John S. writes, “Thanks to the Waltmans for stopping by and enlivening our weekend! ๐” So glad y’all had that time together.๐๐๐ป
Chelsie H. made it to 100 this week after finishing her first half marathon. Pictured here with her sweet cheerleader!! WAY TO GO, Chelsie!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฏ — Mary M. checking in and says, “We had a really great time chatting with Kristin and exploring a new-to-us local trail!” SO FUN!! ๐
Bryce, Joleen and Chip keeping eachother company as they grab their miles for week 11!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
Andy and Josh C. racking up those miles with great nighttime walks this past week!! FABULOUS photos. Great job, gentlemen!!๐๐ผ๐
The S family all smiles as they grab their Spring100 miles for week 11!! Keep up the great walking๐๐ป๐ฏ!
Elizabeth + Lydia F. checking in!! Their making their way to the finish line and enjoying adorable company for week 11.๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Spring100er, Amber, writes in and says, “We were excited to finally travel from Manitoba to Missouri to visit our family we havenโt seen for 2.5 years! Now we get to walk with my twin sister and best friend in real life instead of over Skype. The Nasby family and Angela and Rebekah” SO happy y’all had that time together!!! ๐งก๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Joel F. checking in from New Mexico for week 11 of the Spring100!! ๐ฏ๐๐ป
The Flournoy family enjoying some sunshine with neighbors as they walk their Spring100 miles together!๐๐๐ป๐ฏ
Ellia P. grabbing a mile and enjoying a gorgeous Spring100 sunset for week 11!! ๐๐ป๐โฅ๏ธ
Elisabeth B. writes in and says, “The spring 100 has really helped me get back into running after my school semester. I love running and have been a runner for a while but just needed some outside motivation to get back at it. Thanks for putting this together. This is me and my younger sister out tackling a run together. “ SO thankful this has been an encouragement to you, Elisabeth!! Praise the Lord.๐ฏ๐๐ป GREAT PHOTO!!!!
Friends Heidi + Leah enjoying miles together and Rachel + Nathan enjoying miles in the beautiful Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary! ๐๐ป๐๐งก
The Barth family checking in as they enjoy a family Spring100 walk for week 11 of the Spring100!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ KEEP UP THE GREAT WALKING!!
Giulia G. and Rebekah R. checking in as they make their way to the Spring100 finish line!!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผ
The J. sisters joyfully conquering their Spring100 miles together for week 11!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผ๐งก
Sheri C. sending in a gorgeous smile and some lovely Scenery during her Spring100 walk!!!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผ๐
Cindy, Alyssa, and Kyle T. hiking the Arizona Trail to the Mexico border and racking up those Spring100 miles!! Such a fun photo. THANK YOU!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ป
Katelyn B. enjoying a gorgeous sunset and some fabulous walking company for week 11!! How adorable are those puppies?!๐๐งก
The Carpenter family and Great-Grandmother getting in miles along Lake Wenatchee and finding funny signs along the way!๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Congratulations to Ruth for reaching the Spring100 finish line!!๐๐๐ฏ — Bethany S. counting down her miles and seeing the finish line in sight!!! KEEP IT UP, Bethany!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Mother-Daughter Spring100 walks are the BEST! Rebekah enjoying quality time with her mom as they grab miles together!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก
Natilyn H. checking in for week 11 and writes, “Had some fun with the Spring100 miles so far! From the beach, to 70ft under the ground in a cave, to miles down county roads! Been loving some cooler weather and looking at God’s wonderful creations! Keep up the good work everyone!! Sure enjoy seeing all the picsl!๐๐ผ๐คฉ” GREAT JOB!!! ๐๐ป๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Gorgeous Spring100 scenery from Mary b. for week 11!! ๐
Ruth + Kevin enjoying unseasonable cool walking weather for week 11 of Spring100 and Ruthie S. so blessed to enjoy a walk with her sister!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ปโฅ๏ธ
Lynn S. enjoying a gorgeous sunny walk with her nieces Grace + Sarah!! So happy you all could have that walking time together.๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Eden + Elliotte M. loving their Spring100 walking time together!!๐งก — Victoria F. writes and says, “We went to our friends’ wedding across the state last weekend & camped the night at a campground. We siblings decided to go for a late night Spring100 walk before heading to bed in our tent. Such fun times with this crew! ๐” Keep up the great walking!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Great to see the Ford family!! They are checking in as they enjoy tackling their Spring100 miles together for week 11!!๐๐ป๐ฏ
My evening Spring100 walks with this girl were such a blessed end to a busy day this past week!!! Y’all, we are so close to the end of this year’s challenge. KEEP ON PRESSING FORWARD!! Can’t wait to see you all at the 2022 Spring100 Finish Line!!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donations are not required for participation but are truly a blessing! If the Spring100 is something you feel the Lord has laid on your heart to contribute to, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!
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.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Congratulations on finishing week 10 of the 2022 SPRING100!!! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ So excited to see that Spring100 Finish Line in sight!! ๐๐ป Now is the time to log your miles for week 10 in the easy mile log below. We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles walked May 16-22nd and log below! Any questions regarding the log or Spring100, feel free to shoot me an email! info@spring100challenge.com
Featured Spring100 Photographer: Nathan Hicks
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9
Ladies and Gentlemen…. we are officially just 30 days from the end of the Spring100 Challenge! Over 2/3rds of the way!! The Finish Line is in sight and I am so excited to already see so many finished and waiting for us to join them there. ๐ ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Now is the time to NOT GIVE UP! Don’t grow weary and keep on pressing forward. The great news is if you are REALLY BEHIND, you still have time to catch up!! If you haven’t even walked a single mile yet, you can still easily get to the 100-mile mark.๐ฏ According to google, the average walking pace is 3-4 miles per hour. If you still have all 100 miles to accomplish for this challenge, you can easily reach that 100-mile goal by dedicating 1 hour and walking 3.5 miles a day! If you don’t have a solid hour to dedicate to walking, split up the walks into 2 30-minute segments or even 4 15-minute quick walking breaks. I am so excited to see each and every one of you at the 2022 Spring100 Finish Line! As we set our eyes on the Spring100 Prize(spiffy custom printed Spring100 T-shirt) I am reminded of our spiritual reward as we run the race of life. Genesis 15:1 tells us “After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” Set your eyes on the Prize, Jesus Christ… the Author and Finisher of our faith and RUN! I am praying The Lord God strengthens, equips, and encourages you to finish strong in HIM… Let’s do this! ๐๐ป๐
QUESTION: I want to hear…what would be your ultimate treat after a long walk on a super hot Spring100 day?? Ice cream? Watermelon? Iced Tea? Etc.? Let me know in the comment box below!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan- May 23rd-May 29th (optional):
As always, these posts are made possible and fabulous by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, donโt leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos + Videos to be featured! Send your photos to photos@spring100challenge.com and EMAIL ME for video sharing instructions. Thank you!
Last week I challenged you all to do the “wieghted Walk Challenge”!ย The Farrell family took me up on that challenge walking 1 mile with a total weight of 217.5 lbs being carried between them. WOWza! Great job!!๐ช๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Karen F. taking me up on the weighted walk challeng and she says, “Took a walk yesterday with a a little weight in my backpack. I’m thanking God that my leg injury has healed so much and I can start catching up on miles again! I passed the 50 mile mark this week!” PRAISE THE LORD!! So happy to hear this, Karen! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ — Cousins Esther and Chyanne out for a walk and taking me up on the weighted walk challenge! They say, “For the extra weight challenge this week we used backpacks with snacks in them so we could have a little picnic on our walk and it was a lot of fun!” Way to go!! That sounds like so much fun.๐๐ฏ
The Flournoy ladies taking me up on the Weighted Walk Challenge! Backpacks full of random finds to add a little extra weigth to their walk. ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ช๐ผ Great job, Ladies!
Andy and Josh C. walking and checking in from Alabama for week 10. Great job, guys!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Nathan Hicks checking in for week 10! He says, “Iย flew the 2,000 miles to northern Idaho from Texas to spend time with the Petersen family. We got to do lots of hiking while taking in the breathtaking views of abundant mountains, alpines, lakes and rivers across northeast Washington and northern Idaho. The cool weather was a bit of a struggle but refreshing ๐. What a wonderful time of sweet fellowship!” Such a great time and FABULOUS photos! Thanks, Nathan! ๐๐ป๐ป๐ฏ
Rachel S. writes, “Grabbed a sunrise walk with my younger sister ๐ Got in 2 miles plus enjoyed some quality time while enjoying the Lord’s beautiful creation!!” She’s reached her 100 mile goal!! WAY TO GO, Rachel!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐งก
Farrell and Forster’s taking a Spring100 walk together in West Virginia for week 10! Love this group photo.๐๐ผ๐ฏ
I always love seeing the J. ladies!! They are grabbing their miles and making memories together.๐๐ผ๐ฏ
The Berlin Siblings running CFA 5k in Athens Alabama for week 10!! Great JOB!! ๐๐ป๐ — Delie H. writes, “I passed the Spring100 finish line this week! Caleb and I enjoyed this breathtaking view in West Virginia on our second anniversary.” CONGRATULATIONS, Delie!!!!! ๐งก๐ Love this photo!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
The Haabs ladies checking in with some blessed encouragement. They write, “We loved going on walks together in Colonial Williamsburg…some girls did the maze and then got to view the whole thing from the top. ๐ Press on, everyone — we’re so close!ย ” THANK YOU, Ladies! ๐งก
Jason M. sending in some gorgeous Spring100 scenery!! He says, “I took these pictures on my BEAUTIFULLย Sunday evening walk!” BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing, Jason! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
The Silvey siblings out for an evening walk grabbing their Spring100 miles together with our dog Lucus! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ฏ Keep up the great walking, Silvey family!!
Sarah F. checking in for week 10! She says, “Several of my siblings and I enjoyed a rainy Spring 100 hike at Clingman’s Dome with our new friends the Waltmans! Many good conversations were had and friendships built! Thank you Waltmans siblings for joining us!!” Looks like such a fabulous time of Spring100 fellowship! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
Mary M. enjoying a rainy Spring100 walk with a dear friend for week 10 of the Spring100! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Chapman sisters and brother exploring the CO Rockies and grabbing Spring100 miles!๐๐๐ป
Becky C. checking in as she enjoys a fun group walk and Rachael and Janese enjoying an warm evening walk as they rack up those Spring100 miles! ย ๐๐ป๐๐ผ KEEP IT UP!!!
Wilsonโs walking in gorgeous Wyoming on the farm for week 10!๐๐๐ป
The The Poff Family writes in and says, “We went walking at the Biltmore and snapped a couple pictures. We so enjoy being outside together!” Incredible view!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
The B family enjoyed a lovely walk for their Sunday! Such a fun walking group.๐๐ผโโ๏ธ Great job y’all!๐๐ป
Anna P. writes, “Got a beach sunset walk this week and it was beautiful!! ๐ ๐คฏ” — A few of the Miles family on an evening Spring100 walk together! Almost there. Keep your eyes on the finish line!!!๐ฏ๐๐ปย
Cahill Clan got one of their miles underground at Mammoth Caverns! Also put it 4 miles at the St. Louis Zoo. “Grateful that the Spring 100 had prepared all those little legs for our family vacation!” Great job y’all! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Kellie enjoying a gorgeous walk and fellowship with her sister Stacy and family for week 10!! ๐งก๐ฏ
Kristin J. writes, “Enjoyed taking a beautiful hike with family in friends while on a missions trip in South Africa (on the coast of the Indian Ocean) :)” What a gorgeous Spring100 walking location!!๐๐ฏ
Jon + Bethany grabbing over 10 miles on Mackinac Island for week 10 and Jon + Susanna D. enjoying doing this 2022 Spring100 together!! ๐งก๐๐ป๐
Friends Cami + Catherine and Mrs Silvey enjoying walking time together for week 10!! Nothing better than good Spring100 walking company.๐๐ป๐
Ruthie S. writes in for week 10 and says, “Crazy weather in Colorado this weekend ๐ Enjoyed a beautiful walk with my sister Grace this afternoon!” Brrr… snow in May?! That is crazy Spring100 weather, indeed!! โ๏ธ๐ฏ
Melissa A. writes, “I walked 3 of my miles in downtown Lexington last weekend while waiting to watch my daughter perform in a ballet at the Opera House.” Way to redeem the time!! LOVE IT! ๐๐ผ๐ฏโฅ๏ธ
Anna + Joshua Hooper grabbing miles together and Kaitlin enjoying a sunny walk with her brother for week 10!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ Great job!!!!๐๐ป
The Lehman family getting miles in while hunting for morel mushrooms in Michigan state forest! Looks like a fun Spring100 walk.๐๐ผ๐๐
The Petersen family checking in for week 10 and enjoying some great company all the way from Texas! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ค
The Schultz family from Estonia checking in as they grab their miles! They write, “These are big Estonian village swings, that can be found in almost every village” SO MUCH FUN!๐๐๐ป๐ฏ
Emily + Angela Gaymon walking in Boyne Mountain Michigan and Kohner girls taking an evening walk with our good friend Angela Kipp as they enjoy the gorgeous SPring weather!๐๐ผ๐
ย Halbach ladies grabbing miles and enjoying fun times with friends for week 10!!! ๐๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Gorgeous Spring100 view from Doris B., Faith K., and Gabe C.!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
Hosanna, Elizabeth, + Anastasia taking a beautiful Spring100 Walk in Florida! Darleen W. checking in and says, “So many miles for our family this past week! Loving the KS weather!” GREAT JOB!!!๐๐ผ๐๐ป
Great to see the Fitzgerald family finding time to walk together for week 10!! Love the walking group. KEEP UP THE GREAT WALKING! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
From treadmills to HOT Texas terrain! Macy and Micah are making their way to the Spring100 finish line!! Great job, ladies!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
Rebekah D. and Sarah B. have crossed the Spring100 finish line!!!!!๐๐ป Sarah B. writes, “This week I completed 100 plus miles for the Spring 100!! I praise God for His grace by giving me the endurance to walk/run this race!” CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!!!!!!๐๐ฏ๐
The Hurlins checking in as they enjoy a rest break while hiking at Government Canyon State Natural Area. Great job, Hurlins!!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Elizabeth + Lydia F. all smiles as they grab miles together and Mary B. enjoying spring 100 miles with an sweet friend!๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Julie F. finding some gorgeous Spring100 Scenery as she grabs a mile and Becca and Lucy enjoying miles together for week 10!! ๐งก๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Rebecca S. snapping a gorgeous Spring100 photo as she grabbed her miles! Thank you for the photo, Rebecca.๐๐
Sarah H. + Charity B. + kiddos enjoying a fun Spring100 get-together and the Shell family says,“We are busy trying to catch up on our miles now that the weather is nice!” GREAT JOB!๐๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ฏ
Another great week here in Texas! I grabbed hand-weights and enjoyed participating in the “Weighted Walk Challenge”. What a great reminder of how easily just a little weight can hold you back and slow you down from running your fullest! I am praying for each of you this week as you set out to reach your Spring100 goals. Run in the strength of the Lord!! May He renew your strength in a special way.๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
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
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donations are not required for participation but are truly a blessing! If the Spring100 is something you feel the Lord has laid on your heart to contribute to, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!
SPRING100 week 9 is finished! WAY TO GO!!!! ๐๐ผ How did this week go for you?? SO much energy and determination taking place in this challenge.๐ฏ THANK YOU! Now is the time to log your miles for week 9 in the easy mile log below. We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles walked May 9-15th based on that! Any questions regarding the log or Spring100, feel free to shoot me an email! info@spring100challenge.com
Spring100 Featured photographer: Nelson Family
“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.โ 2 Timothy 2:4-5
I love meditating on the above verse from 2 Timothy 2 whenever I decide to go out for a run! I often think about this verse right alongside our Spring100 Theme verse where we are told to โlay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily ensnares usโ! To be entangled or ensnared means to be trapped or caught up in something that will hinder movement. The word WEIGHT mentioned in Hebrews 12:1 means โa burden or something so heavy and cumbersome that it impedes a runner from running his race as he should.โ So just like you wouldnโt run a marathon with a backpack full of cumbersome bricks or ropes tied around your legs that will trip you up, you donโt want run the spiritual race with spiritual bricks that will weigh you down and keep you from running to your fullest. We are commanded to lay aside or THROW OFF these weights and sin and in God’s strenth +by His grace, we can do just that. ๐๐ป “ย I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. With these verses on my mind this week, how about a fun CHALLANGE? ๐ Here is the challenge for week 10 of Spring100:
CHALLENGE- This week make it your goal to walk a mile with a little extra weight just to get the feel of what that extra spiritual weight feels like and what a relief it is to finally take it off and walk unencumbered. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธWhether it be hand weights, extra-large canned veggies, a weighted back-pack, sibling riding piggyback, or maybe just your baby on your front-pack! Get creative and snap a picture of how you did the weight challenge and send it in for next weekโs post letting us know how it went for you!
I am looking forward to seeing how creative you all get. Soooooo, are you ready to tackle week 10 of the Spring100? LET’S DO IT!!!!! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Please note: this is only a suggested challenge and is not required. Please do not attempt this challenge if you are dealing with any health issues or do not feel physically qualified to try. Join at your own discretion! Thank you.
QUESTION: With just about 1 month left in this challenge, what is the most helpful tip you can give a Spring100er who is behind on their miles?? Please comment below and let us know!
This Week’s Spring100 Scripture Reading Plan- May 16th-May 22nd (optional):
As always, these posts are made possible and fabulous by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, donโt leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos + Videos to be featured! Send your photos to photos@spring100challenge.com and EMAIL ME for video sharing instructions. Thank you!
This large Spring100 walking group walked for their treat!! “An 8 mile walk with a Canadian reward!!๐” LOVE IT! ๐๐ป Great job!! ๐ฏ
Amanda S. checking in for week 9!! She says, “Reaching the halfway mark in my goal in the Arkansas heat this week! ๐๐ปโ๏ธ” WAY TO GO, Amanda!!!!!๐๐ป๐
Always a pleasure to see the Halbach family walking together!! They are making their way to the Spring100 Finish line. Keep up the great work!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
The Keller family checking in for week 9!! They write, “Often, as this one, we take it in our neighborhood park.” What gorgeous scenery!!! ๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
ย Rosalie, Grace and Jesiah checking in as they grab their miles together for week 9!! Keep up the great work. The “finish line” is so close! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
CONGRATULATIONS to these 3!!!!! Jonathon + Stephen+ their mother completed their 100 mile challenge and crossed the “Spring100 Finish Line”!๐ฅณ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Lydia + Emmi enjoying sweet evening sunsets and farm animals grab their Spring100 miles! ๐๐ฏ Great job!!
John Silvey checking in for week 9! He says, “Taking a selfie with our dog Boone seems like more of a challenge thanย this challenge! I also came across this turtle who would not come out of its shell.” Love the photos, John. Keep up the great work!! ๐๐ป๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ป
Maddie, Klair, Emily, and dog Asiaย tackling week 9 of Spring100 together!!๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Anna P. writes, “Itโs been a bit since Iโve gotten a good walk in but excited to be catching up on miles!! Letโs press on and try hard to reach 100 at only 40 miles ๐ cheering all on who are ahead, at 100 already or behind like me-we can do it! ๐ช๐ป” — Nasby family checking in and say, “We are walking inside tonight. We did .4 miles by Marching in the Infantry and Going on a Bear Hunt. ๐” Great job! Keep it up!!๐๐ป๐ฏ
Jon and Bethany M. enjoying a gorgeous walk with Bethany’s sister Lydia and and Dad for week 9! ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Lynn S. grabbing a Spring100 walk with neices Sarah + Grace and Noel J. checking in for week 9 of the Spring100! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐งก Keep up the great walking, ladies!!
Mathew Family enjoying gorgeous walking weather!! They say, “We can finally take walks without our jackets and hoodies!” YAY!! ๐๐ผโ๏ธ Keep it up!!
Marv and Rebekah got to spend some quality time with Rebekahโs sister Nathalie on an Alabama backpacking trip!ย Great photos!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
The Harbour and Hooper families grabbing miles together in the North Louisiana woods! So glad y’all had that time walking together!! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
Sarah B. checking in and write, “Hello from Alabama! Walking with my beautiful family! โค๏ธ” Jen, Joanne, Barbara enjoying a great group Spring100 walk in Kansas!๐๐ผ
Blessed to have the Barnes saying “hello” for week 9! They are having fun exploring a new local park and grabbing miles together. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ป๐ฏ
Jeremiah, Ruthie, Abigail, Naomi, and Grace S. and Liz M. It was so muchย fun walking with my nieces and nephew who are fellow Spring 100ers!ย ๐๐ป Such a fabulous walking group!! ๐ฏ
Bethany, Grace, + Reed on their neighborhood trail in Albuquerque and Elizabeth P. writes, “Week 8 took us to The Big Horn Mountains in near Buffalo, Wy. We walked miles and miles to get some really beautiful views! It was worth it, for sure.” Such gorgeous scenery!! ๐๐ฏ
Eva, Lucy, Laura, + Gavin grabbing their Spring100 miles together and enjoying eachother’s company!! ๐ฏ๐งก Great job!!
Bethany M, Angel and Faron D enjoying miles together! Bethany writes, “We had the best kind of company for our Spring100 walk this afternoon!” The Griggs ladies blessed to have a beautiful Mother’s Day walk with their sweet mother for week 9!โฅ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฏ
The Renfer Family enjoying some gorgeous weather for their Spring100 walks this week!! So happy to see you all checking in for week 9. Keep up the great work! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Rachel S. writes, “On vacation in the mountains of WV and completed a 4-mile hike on the first day with the whole family! These wildflowers were alongside the trail!” Great job and gorgeous photos!!๐๐ปโฅ๏ธ
Sterling, Autumn and Carmen Wilson walking their Spring100 miles in Wyoming with their faithful dog BB!!๐๐งก
The Silveys on a Motherโs Day afternoon walk and enjoying sweet time together! ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฏ
The Nelson siblings checking in and saying “Hello”! They are grabbing miles and enjoyhing gorgeous sunsets for week 9.๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
ย The Habbs and McAlisters enjoying a beautiful walk together in the mountains of NC for week 9! Such a fun group photo. Great job y’all! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Briana + Autumn getting their miles in and Lydia M. checking in as she enjoyes a fun Spring100 group walk an gorgeous sunset!๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Reed family doing Spring100 together and all smiles for week 9!! Great walking group and FABULOUS photo!!๐๐๐ผ
Alison, Dana, + Rebecca exploring the beautiful Colorado Rockiesย and racking up those miles and Sarah C. accomplished a 5K for week 9 of the Spring100!! Great job!! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ป
Thenhausโs and Traumโs Exploring Arkansas together and grabbing their miles! Love the Spring100 group photo. ๐๐ป
Elizabeth Brown enjoying a nighttime walk with her little brother Josiah. Elizabeth says, “I’ve really enjoyed the quality time I’ve been able to spend with my siblings. I just love the fun conversations that build up our relationships.” LOVE hearing this! Praise the Lord.๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
Louise writes, “Me and my little brother Titus taking a walk on a Gorgeous spring Day, Titus has been super diligent and already has 149 miles!” WAY TO GO you two!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!!๐๐ฏ
Caroline F. checking in for week 9! She writes, “we took a nice Sunday walk in Pella, Iowa where each year they plant TONS of differentย tulips and it was SO pretty!๐” Love the photos, Caroline!!๐
Mary M. writs in and says, “We took our Motherโs Day walk with Mom on Motherโs Day proper, so we werenโt able to send it for last weekโs post ๐ We love you, Mom!” ๐
Adria and Doris Baloga enjoying fun sister talks on their Spring100 walks and Keilah sends in a sweet sight as she grabs her miles!! ๐บ๐ฏ
Myra grabbing her miles and enjoy time with her sweet little sister, Verity, for week 9! ๐๐ป๐งก๐ฏ
This past week has been FULL and really blessed week here for me! My family was blessed with fabulous a visit from fellow Spring100ers and we all enjoyed grabbing a couple miles together. ๐๐ป Keep on pressing forward!! We are almost to the finish line. I am praying for each and every one of you as you set out to reach your week 10 walking goals! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
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
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