Week 1|| 100MileMonday ?

“Wherefore 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 endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…”
Hebrews 12:1-2

Congratulations, you have made it through the first 4 days of the 2020 Spring100!! ? Just like previous years, y’all are going to have to make it through all the Spring100 formalities to get to the 100MileMonday fun at the bottom of this post. ? Pssst… We have a NEW video below! Don’t miss it. ??? I have been so blessed by each of you who have joined this challenge! We have the largest group of world-wide walkers to date. SERIOUSLY, this year is going to be so much fun!! I have been and will be praying for members during this Challenge. It’s my hope and prayer that this will not just be a fun physical activity but also a spiritual encouragement for the glory of God as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ[Heb 12:1-3]! NOW IS THE TIME TO LOG YOUR MILES. There is a super easy mile log to fill out below! An automated reply will be sent after submitting your miles so if you are unsure whether it went through, keep your eyes on your email. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Please note: A Spring100 week runs from Monday-Sunday! So this first log will be for March 19th-22th!

Spring100 MILE LOG

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Huge thanks to Grace for editing this video!

REMEMBER:

☞ Spring100 Registration Closes on THURSDAY, March 26th! Spread the word and If you haven’t joined yet, SIGN UP HERE!

☞This is the very first 100MileMonday post! These posts are where YOU get involved!! Send your weekly photos to Spring100@ShilohPhotography.com! I will also ask a simple but fun question each week for you all to answer and interact with other Spring100 walkers/runners. Please take time to leave a comment with your answer below! This is a great online community that can be used to encourage others!

☞ If you have videos to submit Email us at Spring100@shilohPhotography.com! We will provide you with a Dropbox link to upload your videos to.

Week 1 QUESTION: Take a moment to leave a comment below introducing yourself to all the other Spring100ers! Leave a little “Hello”, let us know if this is your first Spring100 or if you’ve participated before, and (if you’re feeling adventurous) let us know what state you are walking the Spring100 in! Can’t wait to hear from YOU!

????As always, these posts are made possible by YOU!! The photos below only represent a small portion of people who have signed up. Your photo submissions and comments make these post extremely fun and my job so much easier!! So don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos to be featured! Email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

LOVED seeing The Schmechel Family ready for another Spring 100!!??? Looking fabulous in last year’s Spring100 shirts. ?

You have to love the ever-changing Spring weather for the first few weeks of Spring100!! The G. family looking fabulous for week 1. So glad to have Hannah and her parents walking with us!! ?‍♀️??

The Derby ladies all smiles for Spring100 week 1! So glad to have you all join.??

From Chilly TX to Frigid MN! Mrs. E. +Christian + William are new Spring100ers and Rachel is back for another year of fun walking with a little spring snow. WELCOME!?‍♀️?‍♂️??

We are so excited to have the M. family join this year!! Can’t wait to see you all cross the finish line. ???

Happy to see Julia + Brother & the K. sisters join this year’s Spring100!??

Great to see the F. family back for another year of Spring100!!???‍♀️?‍♂️?

From Missouri to Belgium! Glad to see the Bartin ladies + Virginie returning for another year of Spring100!! ??

The D. ladies have joined the 2020 Spring100 walking fun!! WELCOME!! ??

Wet and cold BUT GETTING THINGS DONE! Love seeing these ladies overcoming and conquer miles. ?? WELCOME Holly & Eileen!! ?

?? Social distancing at it’s finest! Welcome J family!!??

Bethany C. is back for another fabulous year of Spring100 and Bekah + Mom are tackling their 4th Spring100! SO happy to see y’all back at it. ??????

So good to see the Cook family for a Second year of Spring100!! ?

Anna P. back for her SECOND Spring100(yay!!) and Lindsay J. is joining us for the 2020 Spring100(WELCOME!!)?‍♀️??

We love having the DEL family part of the Spring100! Great to see you all join for this year’s challenge. ???

The C. Ladies joining this year’s Spring100 and Elisha made it back to conquer 100 miles! So happy to see you all here!! ???

My dad and brothers are faithful Spring100ers and going for their 4th year! So glad to have you guys back!! ????

LOVE seeing the diversity of participants this year! Welcoming C. Family + Linda back to the 4th annual Spring100. ???

SO happy to have the entire B. family part of the Spring100 this year! Martha Joy and Maggie back for a second year. Welcome! ??

So happy to see the M. Ladies back and they successfully recruited their brother for this year’s Spring100!??? Welcome all!

Emma + brothers & Amanda S. enjoying the first few days of SPring100. ???Welcome!!

Mattie +  Bronwyn & Aliyah energized and ready to tackle the miles ahead! So glad to have you join!!??

Welcoming Abigail for her FIRST Spring100 and saying Hello to Hannah who is tackling Spring100 #4!! Yay! ???

Welcome back Barnes family!!! ? So good to see you back for another Spring100. ?‍♀️?‍♂️??

Hannah, Naomi, and Sarah B having a blast doing Spring100 together!! Welcome y’all! ??

Derby ladies kicking off the challenge with friends and fellow Spring100ers the Mieczkowskis! Welcome back ladies!! ???

WELCOME BACK Nelson family!! LOVE having you. ??‍♀️?‍♂️?

Welcome back Johnson ladies!!?? So happy to see you here for a second year!!

So happy to have the sisters Joy + Phoebe and Kyra join the Spring100 fun!!?

The Cook family logging their first mile! WAY TO GO!!!????

Amparo is here for her FIRST Spring100 and the Rojas family are back again! LOVE SEEING YOU ALL. ????

Welcome back Micah!! She’s doing her 4th Spring100. ???

From country roads to church, Julie and Amber have joined the Spring100 challenge and are conquering miles! ???

This mother daughter team, Laura and Jennifer joining for their first Spring100 and so happy to have Amanda S. here too!! WELCOME!! ??

Austin + Lamb family conquering their first few miles for the Spring100! So happy to have you all join. ???

Jessica & Daniel walking their first Spring100 together as a married couple!?? Congratulations!! ??

Lydia, Ruth, and Emmi back for their 4th Spring100 and ENERGETICALLY EXCITED! So happy to have you!!! ???‍♀️???

So excited to have Deborah join the fun!! Welcome to the challenge!! ??

Phew! So many fabulous photos. Now, let’s conquer week 2!! ?? Happy walking y’all!

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“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

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Ready, set, GO! || 2020 Spring100 starts NOW!

Ready, set, GO!!!! ?? Today is the official open of the 4th annual Spring100 and I am BEYOND excited!! ? You can now officially start logging those miles. 🙂 We have surpassed last year’s Spring100 sign up exponentially and that is definitely unbelievable! I am so blessed to be a part of such an excited, encouraging, and energetic group. Y’all have done a fabulous job spreading the word! For the new Spring100ers out there, each Monday you will be entering the miles walked for that week in the mile-log provided on the 100MileMonday posts here on the blog but it is also going to be super important for you to keep your own mile log too. ?? That way we can ensure you get all your miles completed and are able to find any missing miles at the end of the Spring100. The Spring100 registration will officially close Thursday, March 26th(1 week from today). This gives those who have wanted to sign up but haven’t found a free moment time to jump into the challenge! So, if you know of someone who wanted to join, warn them they are about to miss out. Sign up can be found in the previous 2020 Spring100 posts! May the Lord encourage each one of you physically and spiritually as you set out to make the 100 mile mark. Happy Spring everyone!! Have fun walking/running!! ??

??‍♀️ NOW is a great time to start sending in your Spring100 Starting line photos! For those coming back for a second or third or FOURTH Spring100, let’s show the new members how it’s done by submitting your starting mile photos for the first 100MileMonday Post! Let’s make it fabulous and fun. ?? Send to Spring100@shilohphotography.com

Printable SPRING100 Calendars are HERE!
March | April | May | June

“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18

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SPRING100 FAQ TIME!

“…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.”
Hebrews 12:1-3

PSA: I want to start out this post acknowledging the intense time we are in with the current Coronavirus! To those who have been personally affected by this virus, I an praying for you. May we remember that the Lord God is bigger than this Virus and He in control! With that being said, may we also move forward in wisdom. Medical experts agree that “Exercise can be one of the best things to do to boost immunity and fight against the Coronavirus.” With the Spring100 at hand, this challenge is a great way to do just that! Through this challenge we will keep physically active while joining together in online fellowship and weekly encouragement which may be limited in the physical realm until this virus passes! We are called to be good stewards of the bodies the Lord God has gifted us and exercise is one fabulous way to do that. ? So all that being said, no excuses. ? NOW is the time to sign up for this year’s Spring100(signup form below)!

“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalm 91:2-3

We are just 3 days away from the 4th annual SPRING100! That is so exciting!! Guys & gals from across the globe have joined the fun! 🙂 Old and young alike, ages 4 to 99(yes, you read that correctly!) From the younger crowds to new and older mothers + fathers, older brothers + sisters, single ladies and gentlemen, and grandmothers + grandfather. There is still time to enter and I will post the sign-up form below! TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN!??? I will include the fabulous shareable Spring100 graphics my sister Grace(thank you, Grace!!) created for this year’s challenge at the end of the post. NOW It’s time to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the Spring100. PLEASE, if you have any questions at all, leave a comment below or send an email to Spring100@shilohphotography!

Question: When is the first Spring100 day/post?? And when can I start counting miles??
Answer: Spring100 starts the first day of Spring(March 19th)! Each Monday we will have the Spring100 post called the 100MileMonday shared right here on the blog but since Spring started on Wednesday this year, we will have an Spring100 Opening Day post on Thursday and then get into our 100MileMonday posting next Monday! Start logging your miles on Thursday, March 19th!!

Question:Can I count my biking miles?
Answer: This has been the biggest question for 2020 Spring100. The answer is no, only miles walked or run count toward your Spring100 mile goal!

QUESTION: How do I make sure I get a Spring100 shirt?
ANSWER: To qualify for a Spring100 shirt we are going to need you to check in weekly and log your miles! Each Monday[100mileMonday posts!] there will be a simple log to fill in the number of miles walked that week. If you miss a week, not a problem! Just make up for the missed miles in the weeks to come!  I will tally up each participant’s mileage at the very end of Spring100 and if your end goal of 100 miles has been met, you’ll get your shirt!

QUESTION: Do I have to walk 1.1 miles ever day or can I walk 2.5 miles 3 times a week or run a few miles twice a week?
ANSWER: You can pace yourself however you want. We are just looking for that end goal of 100 miles by June 20th. So for instance, my sister doesn’t have the time to walk every day but she will walk 3.5 miles a few times a week! Others I know are training for a marathon and will be doing a 10 mile run once a week and count that as their Spring100 mileage. For some, due to new babies or spring vacations, you will be on a week and off a week here and there. So, take the walk at your own pace just as long as you make your miles total a 100  by the end of Spring100!

QUESTION: Where does the walk take place? Do we meet somewhere?
ANSWER: The walk takes place wherever you make it. 🙂 Since we have entries from across the world, this is not a group walk where we meet at a specific location. For me, I will be walking my drive-way or back pasture. If I am traveling, I will take advantage of the hotel exercise room. For other of you who have joined, you are using your treadmill, the local track, at a park, or around town. Some very blessed participants will be walking the beach! 😀 The Spring100 challenge is wherever you make it! 🙂

QUESTION: How will you know we have completed the 100 miles and aren’t just lying about the miles we walk?
ANSWER: This has been big question for some of you. My answer is simple! I am going to take you at your word! I am going to trust you all are convicted to only log the miles you have done and will be honest with me. So, your honesty is between you and the Lord! Remember, “A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.” Prov 11:1

QUESTION: Any tips for tracking miles?
ANSWER: If you have a smartphone, I like a free app called RunKeeper! There are several apps available for mile-tracking. If you don’t have an app or phone, we have used several fun ways to track the distance we have walked before. Using the mile gauge on your car is one way. Also, google maps will tell you the distance. And you can always do it the good old-fashioned way, 5280 feet=1 mile. 😉 Get creative if you don’t have a smart phone or  digital tracking device and let us know how you do it!

QUESTION: How are the shirt sizes running?
ANSWER: From what I can tell, right on! I usually wear a small but am up-sizing to a Medium for these shirts just because I like a looser fitting exercise shirt and the shirts are 100% cotton meaning they may shrink. But they seem to be very accurately sized!

QUESTION:Can I count everyday activities as a part of my mileage. Like making dinner or walking to the bathroom? 😉
ANSWER: No, this challenge is for an addition and intentional walk apart from daily activities like bathroom breaks or walking to grab another dish of icecream! 😉

??‍♀️Now it’s time for you to leave your Spring100 questions in the comment section below!! Whatever you are wondering, many other 2020 Spring100 participants probably have the same exact question!

Spring100 Sign-up form

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2020 Spring100 REGISTRATION CLOSE

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HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donations are not required for participation but are truly appreciated! If you feel led to join us in covering the costs associated with Spring100, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!

Shareable Spring100 Graphics! CLICK for Full Size versions.

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SPRING100…. It’s Challenge time!! ?

“Wherefore 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.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

What: 4th annual Spring100 [details below]
When: STARTS March 19th- FINAL DAY June 20th
Why: for the glory of God and a good time of online fellowship with other Spring100 walkers/runners

The moment many have been waiting for… SPRING100 registration is now open!!

Y’all It’s time for the FOURTH ANNUAL Spring100 [YEAR 4, how amazing is this?!] ?? It starts in exactly 1 week!! For those who are new to the Spring 100, this Challenge made up of a big but simple goal: to walk[or run!!] 100 miles from March 19th through June 20th[SPRING!]. I am extremely excited to host this challenge once again and I hope you will join those of us who have already committed to the Spring100! This 100 mile goal breaks down to a simple 1.1 miles a day!! Very doable, don’t you think?

For those who participated last year, you know how fun this Spring100 community is. Last year we had participants from across the world [from the USA to Mexico, Canada, France, Kenya, and Belgium]and this year I want to see YOU join. Don’t forget, the more participants we get, the more fun it will be! So, feel free to SHARE on Facebook + Instagram and tell all your family and friends to join! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPRING100 Social Share Buttons

The Spring100 is a challenge that I hope will remind you that we are participants in a daily spiritual race. And the beautiful news?! This is a race in which we are never forsaken and do not run alone. The ultimate race with a triumphant forerunner, Jesus Christ our Lord. This life is a race to be run with endurance and can be as we set our eyes on HIM! Hebrews 12:1-3

??‍♀️Many of you may be thinking, “but I already walk several miles a week?!!!” We still want you to join the fun, encourage those participating, and get a fantastic prize! To sign up simply put your name in using the application below. ↓↓ Every Monday [100mileMonday] I’ll be posting a weekly recap with photos of those participating (YOU) walking across the country. Wherever you walk that week: your driveway, on a treadmill, through the park, on an old country road, or the beach [we can dream, can’t we!? ;)] With a sibling, friend, grandmother or by yourself… Snap a photo and email it to Spring100@ShilohPhotography.com. Each Monday I will be posting Spring100 recaps and providing a form for you to log your mile from the previous week!

HERE IS THE FUN PART: Each participant that completes the Spring 100 challenge WINS a custom-designed Shiloh Spring100 T-shirt! I LOVE THIS YEAR’S COLORS!! ?? Male, female, and junior version of this shirt are available so encourage your entire family and all your friends to join! To finish to completion and win a shirt you must submit check-ins and mile logging every 100 Mile Monday post. I can’t wait to walk 100 miles with you all this spring!

Join the fun & don’t forget to Share the challenge with friends and family!

Leave a comment below with any QUESTION or comments or just to let me know you’re in this challenge with me!!

Spring100 Sign-up form

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2020 Spring100 REGISTRATION CLOSE

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HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donations are not required for participation but are truly appreciated! If you feel led to join us in covering the costs associated with Spring100, please click the button below for Spring100 Donation instructions!

“Now 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.”
Epheisans 3:20-21

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Gotta Love those Shirts! || Spring100

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58

Fabulous photos have flooded in from YOU looking great in your Spring100 shirts and I have loved each one!! This is the FINAL 2019 Spring100 post which is really bittersweet but at the same time a such a huge milestone. Before the week passes by, I had to show off the Spring100 appreciation photos I received from a few of the 2019 participants!! Each photo was such a blessing! Thank you!! I have to say, this year’s colors looked so fabulous on everyone!! What a fun pleasure to host the Spring100 and walk along side so many for the glory of God! May you enjoy those shirts for many wears to come.??

“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. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
Philippians 3:13-15

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Look what’s hitting the mail! ??|| Spring100 Update

You guessed it! An array of colorful parcels containing Spring100 T-Shirts have been dropped off at the post office and are headed across the world to Spring100ers!!? By the grace of God, the final Spring100 shirts shipped off this morning. ??? My family all pitched in and we conquered the massive pile of pretty purple and manly military green tops. Y’all, my siblings are packaging powerhouses! Many of you will open you mailbox TODAY and find your Spring100 shirt inside. We are SO EXCITED for you to receive YOUR Spring100 package! ??‍♀️ How is that for a VERY HAPPY Spring100 update?!! ? My family and I hope these shirts are a fun blessing and enjoyed for many wears to come! ?

“O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! who hast set Thy glory above the heavens.”
Psalm 8:1

DON’T FORGET!! Leave a comment below letting me know if you received your shirt and once you’ve 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! Spring100@shilohphotography.com

The Packaging crew! ???

“Now 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.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

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Spring100 FINISH LINE!

“I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.”
Psalm 71:16

Y’all, this is the FINAL day of the  2019 Spring100 and I am just amazed by the numbers crossing the finish line! ?? For those who were not able to make it to that 100 mile mark this year, we are giving you a big round of applause!!?? You have been a huge encouragement and blessing for the 3rd annual SPRING100. I am truly thankful for your faithful participation and encouragement! Well done. ? Whether you have finished this physical challenge or not, I to encourage each one of you to spiritually continue to move forward in the strength of the Lord! He is faithful. ?

PLEASE READ→  As mentioned, since Spring and the Spring100 officially ends tonight[FRIDAY, June 21st 11:59] and not on our last 100MileMonday post, there were a few bonus walking days this year[YAY!] You have until midnight to walk any miles you want to log for the  Spring100. Below is the FINAL FORM for your final Spring100 miles and, as always, it’s super easy to fill out and submit. Please log miles walked/ran from Monday June 17th-Friday June 21st! After you have logged, PLEASE continue to scroll down! EXTREMELY IMPORTANT information regarding YOUR Spring100 T-Shirts below. If you don’t read there is a chance you won’t get your shirt. Yeah, it’s that serious! ?? If you have any questions at all[even if they seem silly] please comment below and I will answer right away.

 

Spring100 MILE LOG

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PLEASE READ: Spring100 TSHIRT INFO

☞ Please have your final miles(miles walked on or before Friday. June 21st) submitted by Sunday, June 23rd at 10:00am (cst)!

☞Keep your eyes on your email inbox! This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! I will be emailing all Spring100 finishers verifying mile logs, shirt sizes(please let me know/remind me if you had requested a shirt size change via email previously!), and requesting your shipping address on or before Tuesday, June 25th 11:59pm(cst)!  In order to ensure you get a shirt, I need you to check your email daily until then.

☞If you have completed the Spring100 BUT don’t receive an email from me by 11:59(CST) Tuesday, June 25th, EMAIL ME right away! Send the email to Spring100@shilohphotography.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 could end up in your Spam! If you have finished, I want you to get your shirt. So watch that email and contact me if you don’t get a confirmation by Tuesday evening!

☞PLEASE REPLY to my email within 24 hours. I will be placing the Spring100 T-Shirt order on Thursday and want to ensure you all get the correct size. A reply email will verify I have you down for the correct miles and size!  If you joined as a family and shared an email when logging, a group email will be sent. Please verify as a family and send me an okay if everything looks good!

☞And finally, all shirts will be shipped to finishing Spring100 participants by July 12th so you can enjoy them all Summer long! Stay connected on the blog(subscribe for email notifications below). I will have a fun behind the scenes Spring100 Shipping post up once the shirts come in!

THANK YOU for joining the fun Spring100 community! It has been a tremendous joy to walk across the miles together.  This has been a BIG and blessed group! Keep your eyes set on Jesus Christ, The Author and Finisher of our faith and RUN with endurance!??

 

“Wherefore 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.  For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Hebrews 12:1-3

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Week 12 COMPLETE! || 100MileMonday

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13

Welcome to week 13 of the Spring100!! Y’all just successfully completed week 12… CONGRATULATIONS! We are just 11 days away from completing this challenge. There will only be 1 more 100MileMonday post after this week!!!??? This is unbelievable and super exciting all at the same time!! NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 12! 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 a few hours after clicking “submit”!

Spring100 MILE LOG

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“God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.” 2 Samuel 22:33-34

Wow, we are so extremely close to the finish line! Just 10 days to go.??? So many of you have finished your 100 miles and are waiting to cheer on fellow Spring100ers who are approaching the finish line. THANK YOU!! I have even heard many of your are doing extra miles just to encourage family members who have yet to cross the finish line forward!! That means so much. Many others are persevering and pushing themselves, overcoming huge obstacles, accomplishing LOTS of miles to cross the finish line 100 miles strong. You are all doing such a fabulous job, KEEP IT UP!! ?? You are ALMOST THERE!! ? I am praying the Lord would give all those who have yet to finish extra strength and grace to cross that finish line on time!! It is the Lord who gives us strength and grace to accomplish what many call “impossible”. “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37! REMEMBER, “I can do ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST which strengtheneth me.” Phil 4:13! Okay, I absolutely loved receiving all your photos and can’t wait to share below but first 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT YOU MUST READ!!❗️

❗️ MUST READ❗️

1.)  Next week is the FINAL 100MileMonday post! I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to have everyone participating send in a photo this week to help celebrate at the final dash to the finish line. Let’s make the 14th 100MileMonday Post the BEST EVER!!! I am hoping to see all of YOU. If you haven’t submitted a photo for this challenge yet… now is your chance! So, that means you need to send YOUR Spring100 photo to Sring100@shilohPhotography.com by next Monday!

2.) Yes, I know many of you are thinking “WAIT!! Spring100 ends at 11:59pm on FRIDAY June 21st, not Monday june 17th??!!” You are correct.️☺️ Just like the previous years, we will have our final 100MileMonday post on the Monday before the final day of SPRING100, June 17th! THEN I will do a follow-up Celebration finish line post on Friday, June 21st with the final mile log for y’all to submit any miles accomplished between Monday, June 18th and the final day- FRIDAY June 21st! So, don’t panic, y’all do have until 11:59 on Friday, June 21st to squeeze as many miles in as possible. 🙂

2 questions for this week!! Do you plan on continuing walking/running after the completion of the Spring100? 2.) How will you be treating yourself once you cross the finish line? I don’t know about you but I think I will have a cupcake and some icecream! ???

 
Spring100 2019 ENDS inCountdown

The sweet Derby Sisters doing diligence and getting their miles in for week 12 of the Spring100!! Y’all can do it, keep up the fabulous work! ???

Ruth can often be spotted catching up with any lonely walker at our house and keeping them company while tackling Spring100 miles together!??? She and Lydia made a fun walking team this past week.?

Sharon enjoying yet another beautiful hike and view for week 12!!! ??? Keep up the great work, Sharon!!

The Del Family grabbed some fabulous miles during a camping trip! Great view and fun times with family always makes for a fabulous Spring100 week. ?????

Love seeing the Williams family energized and enjoying week 12 of the Spring100!! Great job, y’all!! ?????

Kendalyn S. wrote, “Enjoyed a walk this evening and this little gal decided to walk/run/skip over a mile! I ended up pushing an empty stroller almost the entire time! ?” Anyone else know the feeling?! ? Esther V. enjoyed a lovely walk and talk with her sister for week 12! Beautiful work y’all! ?

The Fuhrmann family looking fabulous after finishing a 5K this Spring100!! Way to go y’all! ????

I love it when Spring100ers take time to soak up God’s glorious creation then share it with me! ????‍♀️ Laura O. is just about to cross the finish line and finding some fabulous views as she conquers 4+ miles a day!! WAY TO GO LAURA!!????????

The Plocharczyk Family has blessed me this week with sweet encouragement and this photo!! ? They are enjoying every mile of the Spring100 and looking fabulous for week 12. ???

Love seeing the Nelsons enjoying their miles and sweet smiles this past week! ???? They are doing a FABULOUS JOB this spring100. Keep up the great work!! ??‍♀️

Schmechels stopping to rest while walking a mile with their dog Sadie!! Love the photo. Great way to multi-task and grab those miles!! ?????

Little Miss Emmi has been diligently walking daily and even making up for lost miles as she plows through week 12 of the Spring100 and Alyssa is super happy to be able to get out and enjoy some more walking this past week! So happy you’re able to enjoy the great outdoors again Alyssa! ??

Elizabeth enjoyed another great week of walking with siblings, friends, little Brothers and other cute kiddos!! Great job, Elizabeth!??????

I always love getting Spring100 updates from the Downing crew as they enjoy their Spring100 on the mission field! ?? They enjoyed a mile walk to the seasonal river next to their church. WAY TO GO DOWNING family! ??‍♀️??‍♀️

This lovely lady is tackling miles in style! ☔️? Rainy days wont stop Charity from accomplishing her Spring100 goals. Greta job, Charity! ?

I always love seeing my sisters enjoy miles together! Lydia and Bekah have crossed the finish line and going above and beyond. Congratulations you two! ????

The Johnson TEAM continues to move full steam forward toward that finish line! Love seeing their week 12 walks. Keep it up Johnson Family!! ??

The Halbach family is going strong!! All smiles as they round the corner and spot the Spring100 finish line. Y’all can do it!!!!????

Micah is enjoying Texas evenings as she grabs her Spring100 miles and I loved hearing how Rebekah has been able to take individual walks with sisters and catch up for week 12! ??

My week 12 walks have been spent enjoying sunny walks with sisters, sweet sunsets, and slightly muddy trails! Keep up the wonderful work everyone. By God’s grace and strength, y’all can do this!

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Cor 12:9

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Week 11! || 100MileMonday

“I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8

Well ladies and gentlemen, it’s officially official. We have officially entered week 12 of the Spring100!! As usual, formalities first! ? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 11! 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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Y’all! We are just 18 short days away from the FINAL DAY of the Spring100! ?‍♀️?‍♂️ The finish line is in sight, faces are set like flints on the end goal of 100 miles, many are making up for miles which need to be caught up on and counting those which have been walked, diligently making sure they will cross the finish line on time. As we near the finish of the SPRING100, I see the steadfast determination of so many fellow participants as they set their sights on the JUNE 21ST finish line!?? I am reminded our spirit race and the command to set our eyes on Christ, following His example as we run with endurance[Heb 12:1-3]. The only way we are going to run with endurance the race of life and finish strong is if we look to Jesus, the Author and FINISHER of our faith. We are promised as we do so, we will not be moved and never put to shame, “For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.” [Isaiah 50:7]! I cannot stress enough the need for each one of you to fix your eyes like a flint on our Lord and Savior[Psalm 34:5, Heb 12:2, Is 50:7], finding in Him your strength[Psalm 62:2, Psalm 105:4, Hab 3:19, Phil 4:13, 2 Cor 12:9], and understanding that HE is your prize[Phil 3:14, Gen 15:1, James 1:12]. Jesus Christ has run this race that we are on[Heb 6:20], He knows the path we take[Job 23:10], He alone leads us in victory[1 Cor 15:57], and through Him we will be triumphant! “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” 2 Cor 2:15. So, set those eyes like a flint and RUN! Y’all, enjoy the 12th week of SPRING100!!! ??‍♀️?

WEEK 11 QUESTION!! A question of the season which has absolutely nothing to do with walking/running… ??PINEAPPLE or WATERMELON? Which is your favorite????? DON’T LEAVE without answering and encouraging other Spring100ers. I can’t wait to hear your answer!!

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?Let’s make these final 100mileMondays the BEST YET! We are nearing the end so let’s finish with a splash! Your photo submissions and comments make these post extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos to be featured in these final Spring100 2019 posts! Email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

Bethany and Josiah C. enjoying Spring100 miles together! Bethany was even blessed by the company of her sweet aunt for 2 miles this past week. Love these photos Bethany! Keep up the beautiful work.??

The sweet Schmechel siblings enjoying Spring100 together for week 11! What gorgeous photos. Thank you for blessing me with them!! ???

Suzanne enjoyed miles while on vacation! ? She walked 32 miles while on an 11 day Columbia River cruise!! And the Derby crew enjoyed a few beautiful miles together. Way to go y’all! ??

This a a HUGE walking group! Spring100er Kina enjoyed some great exercise and fun fellowship in rural IA. ??

Story behind these photos! Linda and Grace live about 450 miles apart but always enjoy a few Spring100 miles together each week…. Via text message and selfies! ? LOVE IT. Keep it up y’all!! ALMOST THERE!!!??

Beth and Eric have their hands full but that wont stop them from conquering Spring100 week 11! Way to go you two. ???

Kathryn Del and enjoyed some sweet walking time with a sweet friend and fellow Spring100er this past week! Y’all are looking radiant and full of Spring100 energy! ?????

From Texas to Belgium, Sibling Spring100 walks are being enjoyed! Micah caught a few laps with Grace, Bekah, and Ruth in North East Texas while Virginie and Lennert enjoyed a stroll together in Belgium. WONDERFUL Job y’all! SO close, don’t give up!! ?????‍♀️

The Cooks enjoyed sweet fellowship and walking as they traveled to visit family for week 11! ? Such a fabulous photo. Keep up the great work! ??

The Downing Crew checking in from the Mission fild for week 11! Slightly wet but the rain isn’t holding them back from meeting goals. Way to go y’all!! ?‍♀️???‍♂️

Always a blessing to see the Neely’s here on the Blog! ? These three lovely ladies are blessing us with their smile as they conquer their miles together! Great job. ?????‍♀️

From South Texas to Sweet Ohio! The Sullivan Sister enjoying some sunshine and Kandace is getting track time in with her sweet mom and Linda O. for week 11. ?‍♀️ Keep up the fabulous work ladies! ?

Elisabeth L. enjoyed some quality time with her sisters and mom walking on a cool Minnesota evening and grabbing those Spring100 miles!!  ???

Ohio sunsets and Texas Wildflowers. ?? Just a few views from fellow Spring100ers as they soak in God’s glorious creation and tackle the miles at hand! ???

I love the Johnson Team Spring100 joy and energy!! Whether it’s grabbing a walk with fellow Spring100er Meg or enjoying time with family members, this family is pressing forward toward the finish line! ??‍♀️?‍♀️??‍♂️

Looooove seeing Spring100ers enjoying their shirts from previous years! ??? Hannah G. enjoyed a fun outing and lots of steps with her brother Jonathan for week 11 of the Spring100. Looking great Hannah! ???

Kendalyn is enjoying precious moments with her beautiful girls and getting some Spring100 walking in as she does!? What a lovely group of ladies. Keep up the wonderful work, Kendalyn! ???

Elizabeth is ALWAYS BLESSING ME! ?? Her enthusiasm is contagious. She writes, “Got to walk with my babysitting kiddos on bikes, and then went on a run with a bulletproof vest on for an extra challenge! Super fun week!” WAY TO GO ELIZABETH!!!!!!!!??????

I seriously always love seeing this family! Charity and Tim tackling week 11 with their precious kiddos. Great job B family!! ?

A few of my siblings and I enjoyed a 1.5 mile walk at a local park! It was HOOOOT but so fun. ?☀️ And Joel + Lydia made a few miles happen together for week 11. Way to go!!

This photo was sweetly titled “Benjamin with his two little girls!” Congratulations to you both on the newest little blessing/addition to your family and great job on getting those walks in as a family! ??? Love seeing y’all meet up with the Staddon family too. SO fun!

Between personal walking and Spring100 group meetup walks, Esther Del is faithfully finding time to grab her Spring100 miles for week 11!! Way to go Esther!!??? LOVE the group photo!! ?

The S. and H. ladies getting in a half of a mile while enjoying some good fellowship too!! Great job on getting those miles in when y’all can. Great group photo! ??‍♀️???

From pretty terrific downpours to quiet sunset walks to time spent with sisters, week 11 has been filled with the unexpected, challenges, blessings, and many miles for me. God has remained faithful through it all and I am ready to conquer week 12 in HIS strength! Will y’all join me? LET’S DO IT! ??‍♀️

“Wherefore 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.  For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Hebrews 12:1-3

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Giveaway Winner for Week 10 || 100MileMonday

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”
1 Corinthians 9:24

Y’all, we’ve just made it through week 10 of the  Spring100!! ???  You know what that means. GIVEAWAY winner announced below and some really fabulous entry photos posted! ???? BUT WAIT!! First things first. NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 10! 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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“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”
1 Corinthians 9:25

THE MOMENT Y’all have been waiting for!! ?? We have a Spring100 GIVEAWAY winner!! Congratulations TIM + HOPE F.!!! ? I will be sending you an email this evening for shipping info! Enjoy the Chik-fil-a.? To all who entered, I LOVE every single photo!!  Y’all made some fantastic choices for who you would take out to Chick-fil-a!! And there were soooo many creative chicken/cow additions to each photo! ??? So fun!! ?  If you sent in additional photos that were not GiveAway entries, I will share next post! Okay y’all, we are officially in week 10 of the Spring100. This is SERIOUS! Just over 3 weeks left to this challenge. As we near the end and make it to the finish line of this physical race, let us continue to set our eyes on that crown which is incorruptible and run the spiritual race set before us with endurance! Y’all, enjoy week 11!!

Week 10 QUESTIONS!! Yep, there are 2 today! ? 1.) What is the biggest challenge you face in accomplishing your daily goals? 2.) Has the Lord put any truths from His word on your heart during your walks? Comment below answering one or both questions.  Can’t wait to hear your answers!!

??‍♀️These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these post extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos to be featured! Email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

WINNING PHOTO Submission!! ??? Tim & Hope F. enjoying a mile walk and then calf feeding for week 10 of the SPring100! Great entry photo. ??

“I choose my husband to be my partner because he is my best friend!…Yes we’re holding frozen chicken? (couldn’t get a live one)” Madeline Fuhrmann

Emmi was insistent on getting real chickens and cows for her picture! She chose Nathanael for her partner. 🙂 The chickens were the easy part but when it came to the cows, they had to dash a few angry bulls to get their photo! ???

Love this photo of the Del family! Esther wrote, “It wasn’t to hard to find both in our backyard:)The picture of all three was harder to capture then we thought since the cows weren’t cooperating and didn’t want is to get much closer…” Great job y’all!

Charity B. wrote, “Do plastic cows and chickens count?” They sure do! Great photos!! ??

Hannah Neely’s walking partner of choice was her sweet sister Jessica! No farm nearby didn’t stop them from submitting a fabulous photo. ????

Julia S. says she would take her brother Gabe to Chik-fil-a if she won and Judith says, “If I win the Chik-Fil-A gift card, I’d take my Dad out for lunch.” So fun!!???

Greta + her sweet friend and ministry companion grabbed a Spring100 mile together!! And yep, they got chicken in the picture. Way to go!??

Audrey Kate chose her mother and her mom chose her 😉 as a Spring100 Giveaway partner. ??

Susanna + Victoria got the chicken and cow for a fabulous giveaway photo! ? ???

Joel chose my mom to be his walking partner and when you choose my mom for a contest, you are sure to have a creative entry! ??? LOVE THIS!

Emily said she would take her sweet sister Grace on a chik-fil-a date if she won and Martha Joy chose her sister Maggie! ?? She wrote, “in the picture you have me holding Constable Do-Right, Maggie, and the big boys in the background are Crunchy, Fred and Cookie. :)”

Lori C. + sweet family grabbed a mile for fun chance to win a Delicious gift card!??

Loved seeing all the Neely photos pour in!! All smiles as they enjoy a mile and giveaway photo together. ????

Heidi and Rachel both chose each other for the Spring100 giveaway walk! Looks like they found it rather easy to find a few cows for their photo. ? ?

Bethany D. wrote, “For my Spring 100 Giveaway entry, my sister and I walked 2.5 miles to find a real cow. ? Meet my sister Lydia!” HELLO LYDIA!! ??‍♀️? Julia M. also enjoyed her sister Lydia’s company for week 10!!

Lydia chose Abel to walk a mile and YES there are cows back there! Just tiny. ?

Rebekah D. enjoyed a fun giveaway walk with her sister Ruth(love the chicken creativity!!?) and Sarah was blessed to enjoy a week 10 walk with her sweet friend from CO! ?

Abel chose my mom and the cow and chicken weren’t too far from home! ?

Mr & Mrs Neely + Mr & Mrs Herron joined the Giveaway fun in hopes of a date night! ??

Hannah G. chose her sweet sister, Bethany to grab a mile and enter the give-away with! Great photo submission Hannah!! ??

Chloe and Matthew found the chicken! ??? And enjoyed their Spring100 mile together. Katie writes, “I chose my lil’ sister Joy, who has been such a great walking companion and a great encourager as I try to get in all my miles! ” Great photos y’all! ?

Kathryn for Daniel and their adorable children entered the giveaway! Loved seeing their creativity. Even got a genuine Chik-fil-a cow in there! ??

Another fun and creative entry!! Naomi B. and her mother enjoyed a mile together and entered the Giveaway! ???

Gabrielle says she would take her sweet friends Ruth & Rebekah Cook to Chik-fil-a if she won this year’s Spring100 giveaway! Love this photo!!?

Sara C. and her husband Gabe enjoying a Spring100 mile and finding a fun way to include a chicken in their picture! Great job thinking outside of the box! ??

Hannah B. chose her sister Sarah and Clara H. picked her sister Julia for her partner!????

Joshua F. says, “I’m choosing Madeline because she’s my wife and I love her the most <3” Great choice! ?

Ruth and Micah walked a mile, enjoyed each other’s company, and even enjoyed a little chik-fil-a in the process! ? ???

Hannah and Emma S. found the real deals! Cows, chickens, and sweet sister walks! ???

Yes, sisters for the win!! ?? Elizabeth chose her sister and Grace + Bekah grabbed a mile and found cow + a chicken! ?

Sheri and Gita entered the giveaway all smiles with both chicken and cow in hand! ?????

The Owen Crew wrote, “We had a great time trying to get the cows to smile and the chicks from flying off!!” fabulous job y’all! ???

Maggie B. grabbed her sister and a very stately rooster for her Spring100 mile + photo! ???? And yep, there is Cookie the cow in the background. ?

Looooooooove these photos sooo much! The H. girls + the hen and cow all smiles for Spring100 week 10 and Joy chose her sweet mother as her companion! ??

Annnnnd Nathanael chose Lydia to make a mad dash past the angry bulls and snap a picture with one of our chicks in tow! ??? KEEP UP THE FABULOUS WORK EVERYONE!! SOOOOO close to the finish line!!

“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
1 Corinthians 9:26-27

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