Welcome Week 13 || 100MileMonday

“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. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Welcoming our very last week of the  Spring100!! ? We are just 7 days away from completing this 92 day challenge. How unbelievable is that?  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 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 12 MILEAGE FORM

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The above is a video that has inspired me over the years and continues to! Here is a little background story for those who have never heard of “team Hoyt”:

As a result of oxygen deprivation to Rick’s brain at the time of his birth, Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and would never be able to talk or walk. Dick and Judy were advised to institutionalize Rick because there was no chance of him recovering, and little hope for Rick to live a “normal” life. Rick’s parents said “no” to the recommendation to institutionalize him. In the spring of 1977, Rick told his father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile run. Far from being a long-distance runner, Dick agreed to push Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 miles, coming in next to last. That night, Rick told his father, “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like I’m not handicapped.” This realization was just the beginning of what would become over 1,000 races completed, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons (6 of them being Ironman competitions). Also adding to their list of achievements, Dick and Rick biked and ran across the U.S. in 1992, completing a full 3,735 miles in 45 days.

Why does this inspire me? Many reasons! 🙂 Besides the determination + dedication of the father and Dick’s love for his son, I think the greatest inspiration I find from this story is it is a perfect example of God’s strength made perfect in weakness.  2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness”! So, when the going gets tough and you are ready to give up, remember…. the same God who has given strength to this father-son team to achieve the “impossible” is the same God who daily strengthens us both physically and spiritually[Isaiah 40:29]! Spring100 is coming to an end. Just 7 more days and we will be crossing this challenge’s finish line! But for those of us who are saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the call to run with endurance will continue on and we can do so as we find our strength in the Lord!  “For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:14

How was week 12 for you all? It’s been a great week for me and I’m thoroughly enjoying every mile! I absolutely loved receiving all your photos and can’t wait to share below but first an ANNOUNCEMENT! ‼️** MUST READ** Okay, 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 “finish line” 100MileMonday Post and make the final post the BEST EVER!!! I am hoping to see all of YOU and 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! Have fun walking/running week 13 of the Spring?!!

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) Do you plan on continuing walking/running after the completion of the Spring100? 2.) Since summer is just 7 days away, what are your Summer plans? ☀️DON’T LEAVE without answering at least one OR both of these questions in the comment section below. I can’t wait to hear your answer!!

Sharon had a breathtaking view for her 6 mile Spring100 hike yesterday!! She eve had a little snow once she got above 11,00 feet. ?Wonderful photos Sharon!!?

Y’all, we have some dedicated joggers here for the Spring100! Austin + Joel are conquering week 12.??

Annie had a few extra walking friends this week when Mom + brothers decided to join her on a Spring100 walk and  Leah is looking absolutely gorgeous as she grabs a mile in between church services! Way to go ladies!! ?

Hannah is enjoying her Spring100 walk with her Spring100 water bottle!!! 🙂 Made my day seeing this photo. Keep up the fantastic work, Hannah!!☺️?

Ruth’s enjoying the Texas Sunshine during her walk and yes, that is Dash the Dog joining her. He’s just looking a little bare at the moment as he sports his summer look! ?

Grace + Lydia have been going above and beyond this Spring100. Keeping the younger girls on track with their daily miles is no small task! ???

Another beautiful sunset during my Spring100 walk! The heavens truly declare the glory of God ??? Ps 19:1

“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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Hello y’all… it’s Week 12!! || 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. Week 12 of the Spring100 is HERE!! As usually, 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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WEEK 11 MILEAGE FORM

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Well, not only have we entered June but we have also entered week 12 of the SPRING100.  WAY TO GO!! ?? The FINAL day of the SPRING100 is June 19th so y’all officially have exactly 2 week left to complete and submit your miles. I am so excited to see you all cross the finish line!!!  This week’s verse is Psalm 16:8, “I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.“ And yes, this is a perfect verse to memorize as you conquer week 12 of the Spring100! 😉 This one verse reminds me of a couple other verses that always bring me so much encouragement- Psalm 34:5 “They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”and Isaiah 50:7 “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.” Keep on looking to the Lord and thoroughly ENJOY week 12!! I know I will be here in Texas!! ???☀️

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) What is your least favorite weather to walk in?  2.) AND the 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 at least one OR both of these questions in the comment section below. I can’t wait to hear your answer!!

????DON’T FORGET! These posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos!!! Help make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive by leaving a comment below and sending in your photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂

So glad to have Sarah M. recovered from an injury and back in action and Lydia’s looking lovely as she conquers her Spring100!!❤️??

Rachel A. from the great Midwest enjoyed a Memorial Day walk with family and even found something worth climbing! Way to go Rachel!!?

??? Sarah B. completed her first official 5K this weekend and Leah’s going strong with weights for her Spring100!! Way to go ladies!!?????

Grace is enjoying a little break from the Texas rain and this fun duo did their mile together! Dixie seams to be a little camera shy. ???

Bekah + Lydia have been a great team! And how gorgeous sis that sunset captured during one of their walks?!??

Elisha + Adele looking lovely as they grab their miles and my parents enjoying a Spring100 walk at the Alamo this weekend. ??

Got to enjoy a couple walks with these cuties this weekend! Bekah + Emmi(and Fudge, the cat 😉 were great walking partners! ???

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalm 16:11

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Well, look at week 11!! || 100MileMonday

Well, how did week 11 get here?!! Time really does fly when you’re having fun!! ?? 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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WEEK 10 MILEAGE FORM


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Here we are rounding the corner to the finish line of the SPRING100! Wow… way to go to you all. ?? Each of you has made fantastic progress and it’s such a blessing to see your determination! A couple of you are actually nearing the 200 mile mark for the Spring100. That is truly fantastic!!! How was week 10 for you? I really enjoyed week 10. The walks and a couple runs I took were so refreshing!!

“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” Hebrews 12:1

QUESTION: Have you thought about the fact that weight and sin mentioned in Hebrews 12 are 2 different things? 🙂 Random question, I know! 😉 I was reminded the other day of an instance a few year ago. It was early January, I was dealing with a bit of discouragement, and for some reason when I woke up one morning I just felt like I needed to go out for a run! Mind you, I hadn’t run in 10 years so the urge to run wasn’t natural. ? For me, it was to experience what it felt like to run and how it would be to physically run with endurance and I knew this would help me as I compared the actual physical run with my spiritual run! It was a super cold morning so I put on my running shoes and bundled up[y’all I am a “cold weather wimp” ;]. 2 long sleeve thermal tops, puffer vest, a heavy jacket, gloves, ear warmers, long exercise pants… you name it, I wore it! 😉  I looked like the abominable snow woman in South Texas??[click here for visual]. These were all what I considered necessary garments for running in the “bitter cold”! As I took off running I didn’t make it very far before I found these “comforts” were actually weights holding me back from fully running! They were literally entangling me and I had to throw off the extra weight of the jacket, gloves, and hat in order to better run!

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Galatians 4:31

I learned 2 things that morning run! 1.) I couldn’t physically run to save my life ? & 2.) The weight mentioned in Hebrews 12:1 was just like my heavy layers! You see, my heavy winter jacket wasn’t a bad thing and it brought me a lot of comfort BUT it was holding me back from running. The  word weight mentioned in Hebrews 12:1 means “a burden or something so heavy and cumbersome that it impedes a runner from running his race as he should.” This weight may be “things” that in themselves may not be sins but hold us back from running the spiritual race to our fullest[if y’all remember,  traditions -which seemed to be good things to them- were weighing the Galatians down when Paul had to reprimand them— Read Galatians 4].  We will be faced with both weight and sin in this life that will need to be thrown off in order to run this spiritual race! It will be a life-long pursuit of spiritual purging. 🙂 The Weight can come in packages that may not be weight for others but is for you…. It is something that is literally pulling you back when you are trying to run full force forward! The weight can be an actual thing like the amount of time you spend on the internet or on social networking? It could be the books you’re allowing yourself to read or the magazines you pick up at the grocery store or some form of entertainment, a  job you work, or the places you allow yourself to hangout?  But weights can also be overly-busy schedules, routines, attitudes, goals, habits, thoughts, aspirations, or future dreams which are not necessarily bad but  are keeping you from setting your eyes on Jesus and running with endurance! Or the weight could come in other forms.

“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.” 2 Tim 2:4-5

The Holy Spirit is urging you and me to take a good look at our lives and remove/lay aside everything that weighs us down and keeps us from a life of obedience[2 John 1:6]. We must be honest with ourselves and with God. Remember, there is nothing done in secret[whether thought or deed] that He does not know[Ps 139:1-2]. Do you have sin or weight that binds you and is holding you back from running? This week I want to encourage you all to pray that the Lord would show you the extra weights and sins that are holding you back from fully running this race for His glory. When He answers, don’t ignore it! Ask yourself, “Does —fill in the blank— help me run the race for Jesus or hinder me?” Then (in God’s strength) do just what Hebrews 12:1 says to- lay it aside! To lay aside is a deliberate decision to make a permanent change. Don’t say you just can’t throw —fill in the blank— off because, in all honesty, that isn’t the truth[1 Cor 10: 13]!  You can throw off the weight and sin through the strength of the Lord, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil 4:13. Yep, that’s my really random and long Week 11 musing! Phew, thank you for being a listening ear to my rambles. 😉  I am praying for each one of you as you conquer week 11 of the Spring100 and seek to throw off that weight and the sin which so easily besets us. God is faithful! If you need someone to pray for you as you throw off certain weights or sin, send me an email to rachel@shilohphotography.com HERE. I will be honored to join you in prayer!?

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) What is the strangest thing you have seen during your Spring100 walks/runs??  2.) How many of you have already completed the 100 miles and are pushing forward for more??  Comment below answering one or both questions! Happy walking/running for week 5.

????DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. Also, these posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos. I would LOVE for next week’s post to be the BEST YET!! So that means I need you to  Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂

Hannah & Bethany enjoyed their Spring100 walk in West Virginia this week!! Bethany says, “This house was built by our great great great great great great grandfather in 1770 and is the oldest house on its original foundation in the state!” Keep up the wonderful work ladies!!

My Mom has been enjoying her Spring100 miles with my Dad. Beach breezes and evening sunset walks are the best!! Looking lovely 😀

Great NEWS!! With a few training sessions and treats, Leah has Honey back to walking the spring100!! 😀 Way to go Leah ??!! Ruth has been so dedicated. Love seeing her out getting her miles in! ?

Date-night walk around the park for Katelyn who is looking GORGEOUS and Bekah is enjoying a bit of a run for her Spring100! Wonderful job, ladies!! ?

Gotta Love this walking crew!! Lydia, Ruth, and Abel have been so faithful to get their daily miles and Nathanael is going strong with his Spring100. Keep up the great work y’all!!

Can’t get over the gorgeous sunsets I have soooo enjoyed for the Spring100! ?? Keep up the wonderful work and DON’T leave without leaving a comment. ??

“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

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Winner for week 10!! || 100mileMonday

“For bodily 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.”
1 Timothy 4:8

Can y’all believe we are at week 10 of the SPRING100 already?! ?? This has been such a fun challenge to have you all join. I am so thankful for the determination you have shown! Way to go. 🙂  NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 9! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 9 MILEAGE FORM

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“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night”
Psalm 92:1-2

So many fun entries to last week’s give-away!! ?? I LOOOVED each one and can’t wait to share them with you all. AND we do have a winner! ? The question asked was “If you could walk the Spring100 with any historical figure, who would it be?” Y’all chose some fantastic people to walk with!  I am reminded of verse 1 in Hebrews 12 where it says “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses”. These witnesses are men and women who have finished the race, who have run with endurance, and left a lasting testimony! These witnesses are not those who have witnessed their own faithfulness in running but God’s faithfulness working through them. Whether it be Corrie Ten Boom, the Apostle Paul, or King David- their testimony points us to God’s faithfulness in their lives and HIS strength made perfect in weakness! As we look to these men and women, we are pointed to the grace of our Lord and Savior. 🙂 So, who is ready to conquer week 10 of the Spring100? Let’s do it! Congratulations to Marie for completing her first competitive trail run this past week!! She tied for second position of all ladies. ?? WAY TO GO!! She has inspired me with her dedication and endurance!!

Who is ready to find out the winner?????? With the help of Random.org , the winner of the Spring100 week 9 giveaway is… drum roll please….???

Congratulations Hannah!! Your prize is on it’s way!!

All answers below the Spring100 participants submitted photo! SO MUCH FUN!!  Y’all enjoy looking through them and remember to leave Hannah a congratulations!!

Grace: MOSES!
** FUN walking group, Grace! 🙂

Katelyn: Corrie Ten Boom!! I have been fascinated by her story of forgiving what we would consider today the unforgivable.  I would love to learn more from her who gave all to Christ. }
***Adorable babies and beautiful mom!! Way to go Katelyn 🙂

Round of applause for Marie! Way to go on the Trail run. 🙂 🙂

Sharon: Abraham Lincoln. Have wanted to talk with him for years. So why not walk and talk?
** How beautiful is Sharon’s view?!!

Hannah: if I could walk with anyone, it would probably be Fanny Crosby
** Loving the Spring Blooms Hannah!

Sarah: I would love to talk to Ann Judson or Harriet Newell if I had the chance!
Natalie: Gladys Aylward, missionary to China… because she’s a good, godly role model, and she did a “Spring100” of her own     when she led all those children to safety! 🙂
*** Keep up the fantastic work ladies!!

Deb S.: Susannah Wesley.

Elisha: If I could walk with any historical character, I think I’d like to walk with Sarah from the Bible — she’d have so much wisdom to impart, I’m sure!
*** Love the hat, Elisha! And those gorgeous little ladies.

Lydia: I would like to walk with king David.?

Melanie: I would love to walk with Jenny Faulding, who became Mrs. Hudson Taylor. She was a missionary to China and if I recall correctly was dubbed essentially ‘Miss Sunshine’ by the natives. What a treat it would be to learn from her!
*** Adorable goslings Melanie!!
Leah: I would love to be able to walk with Corrie Ten Boom. Her life and writings have been an encouragement to me and it would be nice to be able to talk with her and ask her more questions about her life and her walk with the Lord.
*** Fantastic sunflare Leah! 😀

Joel: Any historical figure-Noah after the flood
Abel: I would like to walk with Robert E. Lee after the battle of bull run.
*** Keep up the great work guys!

Bethany: if I could walk with someone from history, one person I would probably choose would be Gladys Aylward.
*** Looking Lovely Bethany!
Rebekah: Rebekah from the bible! 🙂
*** Nice choice Bekah! 😉

Yes, I have had a few rainy walks. Me: Ruth the Moabite! I am always blessed by her selfless love and servant’s heart when I read the story! Have fun for week 10 y’all!! ALMOST to the finish line!!!

“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

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GIVEAWAY for week 9!! || 100mileMonday

” I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.  When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.”
Proverbs 4:11-12

It’s TRUE! We have a really fun give-away for week 9 of the  Spring100!! ? BUT FIRST NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 8! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 8 MILEAGE FORM

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?? OKAY!!! Now it’s time for the give-away. Giving away a 25 oz BPA-free Phil 4:13 Water bottle to keep you hydrated and encouraged during your Spring100 walks AND a $10 Chick-fil-a Gift Card! YUM!!??

TO ENTER: Keeping rules super simple. Simply send me an email with a photo of YOU walking during week 9 and the answer to the below question! For the give-away PLEASE send both picture and answer to my email, Spring100@shilohPhotography.com with subject “Spring100 GiveAway”.

QUESTION: If you could walk the Spring100 with any historical figure, who would it be?

Stipulations/rules/deadlines: You must be a member of the Spring100 to enter! Picture can be a super fun selfie or picture someone else takes of you but it must be taken during a Spring100 walk and YOU have to be in the photo. Be creative and make it a fun photo!! Send both photo and question answer to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com with subject “Spring100 GiveAway”. Submission Deadline is Sunday, May 21st at 8pm(cst)! Winner will be randomly selected and announced on next Monday’s 100MileMonday post!!

Any giveaway questions can be asked in the comment section below! 🙂 I will answer asap!!

Enjoy week 9 of the SPRING100! I will be praying for you all as you conquer your miles and spiritually run with endurance. Have fun!

Needless to say, my Spring100 walks have left me speechless! Too much beautiful scenery!! ??

Rachel A. enjoyed a Family Spring100 Walk in the great midwest! ??

Elisha + Adele are doing a wonderful job! Way to Go.I have been thoroughly enjoying my sunny Texas walks for week 8!

Lydia + Bekah braved the rain showers to complete their miles and Annie + Julia are catching their breathe after a 7 mile Spring100 walk in South Dakota! Fantastic job ladies????

? Loving Abel’s dedication! This Spring100 team is always inspirational.?

“Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.”
Samuel 22:37

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Welcome week 8!! || 100MileMonday

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Romans 8:1

Welcoming week 8 of the  Spring100!! ??? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 7! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 7 MILEAGE FORM

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Hello everyone!!! Welcome to week 8. ?? How was your walking/running for week 7 of the Spring100? Have you been enjoying great weather?? Most of mine was done on a treadmill or in the airport terminal… but that’s another blog post! ?✈️ One of our fellow Spring100ers competed in her very first 5K this week and I couldn’t have been more overjoyed to hear this. Everyone give Leah a big hand! ??? Way to go LEAH!! ??  As we move forward, summer plans may threaten to hinder us from meeting our walking/running goals BUT don’t lose heart. Keep on persevering! You can do it!! Just like in our physical exercise, we are going to find certain seasons in our spiritual walk/run that are going to be a bit more challenging to run with endurance. Very often it will feel as if we are running up hill as we face trying situations and spiritual discouragement. Sometimes these uphill runs will seem impossible or unending BUT we can run with endurance as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ! He himself has run the race before us[Heb 6:20]. He has victoriously finished and enabled us to do the same through HIS strength[Phil 2:13]! So, as you face those uphill runs spiritually, set your eyes on our Lord and Savior “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.” Our faithful God has promised that as we look to Him and trust HIM, we shall NEVER be put to shame[Rom 10:11]. He remains faithful in every season as we spiritually run! Uphill and down, He is always beside us, guiding us every step of the way[Is 41:13]. Set your face like a flint[Is 50:7] and run in the strength of the Lord! I will be praying for you all during week 8. ?

“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

??2 questions!! ?? 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!!

????DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. Also, these posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂

So blessed by Leah’s dedication and determination! She has officially run her very first 5k. Congratulations LEAH!! ???

Natalie made my day with these pictures!! How gorgeous is her Spring100 view?! ?

Kandace is enjoying some niece time during her Spring100!? Loved these pictures, Katelyn!! #DayMaker ?

A layover gave us a great excuse to grab a Spring100 mile before the next flight!✈️

Austin is dedicated at the track for Week 7 and it seems he’s being followed by a cutie! 😉 Sarah’s conquering Spring100 miles in Kansas! Way to go.? ??

LOVE my mom’s creativity!! She has been keeping the kiddos on track with their Spring100 goals this past week. FANTASTIC JOB y’all!! ☺️?

Bethany is doing a wonderful job up north. She spotted this critter while walking and successfully snapped a picture! WAY TO GO Bethany!! ???

Joel’s been traveling non-stop for work but still diligently grabbing his miles wherever he can! And Elisha is keeping on track with the help of her trusty dog. Keep up the wonderful work everyone!!!??

“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8

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HALF WAY at week 7!! || 100mileMonday

Can you believe we are at the HALF WAY mark of the  Spring100?!?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 5! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 6 MILEAGE FORM

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“I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.”
Psalm 119:32

Well, half way through Spring100 is almost unbelievable for me!! This has been a great challenge and I have loved getting to know you all a little better through it. ?The next few weeks we have some pretty exciting happenings planned for our 100MileMonday posts(including a give-away?), so be ready!! How was week 6 for you all? Spring100ers have enjoyed a variety of walking conditions this past week and it’s been so fun to see. From sunny warm river walks to snow-covered ground❄️[how’s that for a Spring day?!] If y’all are using the Spring100 Calendar, Ps 119:32 is the verse of the week. Honestly, whenever I read this verse, it makes my heart swell! We can run swiftly in His commandments because He “enlarges” our hearts. “God, by His Spirit, enlarges the hearts of His people when he gives them wisdom”[MHC] and we are told in James 1:5 that “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” How exciting is that truth?! I am reminded of Psalm 119:18 where the Psalmist says, “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.”  This would be a wonderful prayer for week 7 of the Spring100. May we seek the Lord diligently through His Word and pray that He would give us wisdom [enlarged hearts] to run [not just walk but RUN] swiftly in His commandments!! ?  Praying for you all!

 ??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) Since we are exactly half way through, what’s been your favorite thing about the Spring 100 challenge so far? 2.) What is YOUR FAVORITE after walk/run treat( chocolate, fruit, cheeseburger??, NAP?, etc.)?? Comment below answering one or both questions!↓↓  Can’t wait to hear your answers!!

????DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. Also, these posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂 ?

Waving hello to Rachel from MO!? She’s enjoying her Spring100 and prepping for a Church 5k. Way to go Rachel!! ?

Love Melanie’s enthusiasm and joy during the Spring100!! ? And how’s that for a gorgeous Ohio view? Keep up the fantastic work Melanie!!

Isn’t walking always funner with cute little girls?!!☺️?  Mrs E. enjoying her Spring100 at the track with her adorable granddaughters!

All smiles from Kansas all the way to the heart of Texas for these Spring100 walkers! Sarah overcame the rain to get her mile in and Elisha + Adele are enjoying the sunshine. Beautiful job ladies! ???

Just so y’all feel a lot better about your walking conditions…. Sharon had to conquer a Spring Snow storm to get her mile in. ? Sharon wins most extreme walking weather conditions for week 7 y’all!! ??

Mom’s been talking the kids on a river walk this past week! How fun does this group look?!? Keep up the great work y’all!! ?

Lydia’s delication has been so INSPIRATIONAL!! Rain or shine, sick or healthy, hot or cold… she’s out grabbing her mile + helping the younger crew get their walks in too. Fantastic job Lydia!! ! ???

ENJOY WEEK 7!!!

“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

 

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Well, Hello Week 6! || 100mileMonday

“Righteousness shall go before HIM; and shall set us in the way of HIS steps.”
Psalm 85:13

Hello everyone!! So glad to see you here for WEEK 6 of the Spring100!!!?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 5! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 5 MILEAGE FORM

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How was week 5 for YOU?? We had “winter-ish” weather come back for a coupe days here in my area and it was really refreshing to walk/run in the crisp-cool air! As I look at my Spring100 Calendar, I am noticing we are almost half way through this challenge. WAY TO GO! ?? Y’all are doing a wonderful job and I am thrilled to have you in the Spring100 challenge. I hear a portion of the walkers/runners are recovering from  that nasty super-cold effecting a everyone from deep south in Texas all the way to London 😉 but you haven’t let it slow you down.  WOW!! Fantastic!  This week’s Spring100 verse is Psalm 85:13, “Righteousness shall go before HIM; and shall set us in the way of HIS steps.“ This would make a great memory verse for the next week and I encourage you all to really meditate on it during your walk! Isn’t it a comforting and blessed truth that He sets us in the way of His righteous steps?! Enjoy week 6 everyone and don’t forget to send in 100MileMonday photos along the way!! Can’t wait to walk week 6 of the SPRING100 with you all across the miles! ???

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) Do you have a favorite walking partner or do you walk alone? 2.) Any of you had to push through sickness during the Spring100? Or sprained ankles, sore knees, random forms of discomfort?? Comment below answering one or both questions!↓↓  LOVING all the FUN answers y’all are giving on the weekly questions. Keep it up!!

SO MANY FANTASTIC photos this week! A HUGE thank you to all who submitted. ENJOY scrolling through and have fun on your walks/runs for week 6!!!?

??Remember!!  The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

LOVE this picture of Bethany + Hannah looking radiant and  enjoying a Spring100 mile with their friend in Oklahoma!! ? Way to go ladies!!

All smiles for these gals! Annie & Julia[+ adorable calf!!] completely made my day with these photos and  have been doing a fantastic job on their Spring100 goals! They even accomplished some running this week. ??? SPECTACULAR work!!

How’s this for outrageous adorableness?! Katelyn is conquering her miles with these precious little girls at her side!! Can’t get over those smiles. Keep up the great work Katelyn!!???

From Sunshine to Star-filled Skies…. Micah’s soaking up some Sunshine for her Spring100 & Kandace is enjoying her miles under the Texas Stars with Mrs. E! Looking great! ☺️?

Leah? from GA + Joel have inspired me this week with their distance running…. I absolutely love seeing their dedication and endurance! Keep up the fantastic work!??

??Elisha & Adele are mastering week 5 with their faithful dog, Cooters! ? How gorgeous is their view?! Wonderful photos, Elisha!!?

Micah & Emmi have made quite a lovely walking team! They are enjoying their Sunset walks for the Spring100.☺️?

Sarah’s looking very lovely as she grabs a mile in between church services in KS and Lydia, Abel, + Bekah have faithfully accomplished week 5 together here in TX!! Way to go!!???

Nathanael has a 4 footed running partner for this challenge and Grace is keeping warm during the unseasonably cold Spring day for her Spring100 walk! ?

On your marks… get set… GO! Fun seeing these pictures. Because walking is always ALWAYS funner with best friends! ? How about challenging a friend to a race this week? 😉

So enjoying my SPRING100 walks! And added a few layers this week too. 😉  Keep up the fantastic work and thoroughly enjoy week 6!! ???

“He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3

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Week 5 here we come!! || 100mileMonday

 “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
Romans 9:1

Well now, let’s give a warm welcome to week 5 y’all!!? The Spring100 has been fantastic, hasn’t it? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 4! 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 shoot me an email! ?

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“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.  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 9:24-25

How was week 4 of the Spring100 for y’all?? ? I hope you are finding it edifying, energizing, and encouraging. I had a super rainy week here BUT God allowed for just enough dry weather to get my daily walking goals in!! This week I have been super blessed as I meditate on 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 during my walks/runs.  We are called to run this spiritual race to win! Our prize? The incorruptible crown! This does not mean we earn our salvation  or that it is won by the way we ourselves run. If so, I would be desperately hopeless! You see, in Isaiah we are told that our works or “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” and in Romans 9:1 it says, “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” Salvation is a free gift of God and righteousness is found in the shed blood of Jesus Christ[2 Cor 5:21]! We are saved by grace[Eph 2:8-10»Rom 3:24»Acts 15:11], “our sufficiency is of God”[2 Cor 3:5] and this race we run, we run by HIS strength 🙂. “The race of life is not a field for demonstrating the force of our will to make good choices. It’s a field for showing how the beauty of Christ takes us captive and constrains us to choose and run for HIS glory. The race of life has eternal consequences not because grace is nullified by the way we run, but because grace is verified by the way we run.” The way we run this race will prove whose strength we are running in and who has taken us captive. If we are trusting in ourselves or our own good works to get us to heaven[Rom 3:10»Is 64:6»Ps 130:3], we will have no endurance and completely fail the race…. We will fall drastically short of the finish line[Rom 3:23]. But if we have come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and found in Him our strength to run, we will run to win. Christ -in His great mercy and grace- enables us to run with endurance and finish the race set before us! 🙂 Random thought for week 5. Look steadfastly to Jesus and trust HIM to sufficiently provide the strength needed to run the race set before you with endurance! He is faithful. ❤️ I will be praying for you all this new week of the SPRING100! Have fun!!

“ It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.”
Psalm 18:32-33

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) What would your dream location be to walk? The Grande Canyon, farmland of Ireland, ???  2.)  What’s your favorite part about your walks? (beautiful scenery, fresh air, etc.?) Comment below answering one or both questions! Happy walking/running for week 5.

??Remember!! The SPRING100 is a community and we want to hear from YOU! The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

Lydia’s not letting the rain stop her! She’s walking in the rain for week 4. Way to go!!??

LOVE having Katelyn join us!! And how ADORABLE are her little girls???!! Keep up the fantastic work, Katelyn! ?

Walking parties are a common sight at our house now! 🙂 Always a fun group to do the Spring100 with!! Lydia, Bekah, + Abel are working hard and a Grace helped create what looks like the Eiffel tower during their Spring100.???

So happy to have Mrs E. part of the Spring100!! She’s enjoy the track and Sarah is getting a run in downtown! Both are looking lovely. Way to go ladies!!??

I found myself in good company during my evening walk! Followed by a flock of excited ducks who hoped I would feed them a bit of the chicken’s corn. Wonder if we can get some Spring100 duck shirts made….. ??

Sarah’s dedicated in Kansas and Katelyn blessed me with this fun picture! Enjoy sister time during their Spring100 walk. Lovely!!?

Ruth + Emmi make a great walking team! Love Ruth’s dedication. ?

Joel’s been keeping on track with his Spring100 miles even with a busy traveling schedule! Way to go Joel! ????

“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:25-26

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Hello Week 4!! || 100mileMonday

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Psalm 1:1-3

Welcome week 4!!?? It’s hard to believe that we are really already at week 4, isn’t it?!  NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 3! 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, leave a comment below. I’ll answer asap! ?

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Well, week 3 was EXTREMELY special for me!! ? My sweet Kansas friend who has also joined the SPRING100 blessed me with a visit and (yes!) we walked our daily miles together. ?? It was such a fun encouragement! MORE on that visit will be blogged by Wednesday[Lord willing!] so definitely check back!! 🙂  How was week 3 of the SPRING100 for you all? I know many of you had intensely busy schedules. Were you able to keep up with your Spring100 walks/runs? I am so looking forward to walking week 4 with you all across the miles!! ?? It’s been a blessing and privilege to have each of you join us for this Challenge! I have prayed and will be praying for  you this new week of the Spring100! May this new week be filled with growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ? Don’t forget to grab a Spring100 Calendar if you’re needing help keeping track of your daily miles. FOUND HERE!

 ??2 questions for this week!! 1.) Are you walking/running a little bit everyday, or taking longer walks just a few times per week? 2.)  What is your favorite time of day to walk/run? Don’t leave without answer at lease one[or both!!] I would LOVE to hear YOUR answer in the comment section below.

Yes, the moment y’all have been so patiently waiting for. ? The 100mileMonday photo round-up! I LOVED each photo received. The common theme seems to be “all things cute babies” this week. 😉   DON’T FORGET to send photos of yourself during your Spring100 walks each week[as many as you want] to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com and you will be included on the next post! 🙂 We want to see YOU!!

Kandace enjoyed her Spring100 walks while visiting her Sister in north Texas and outrageously cute niece joined the fun! Lovely ladies ??

Austin’s tracking with a couple very energetic nieces and it looks like one’s beating him in the running division! 😉  Looking great for week 3.???

Sarah’s looking lovely for her Kansas Walk and even added a little extra weight to her workout this week with an ADORABLE little nephew!???

Ruth + Abel remained dedicated during a business trip with Dad! They are grabbing their Spring100 mile on the treadmill!! Way to go. ??

Walks are always better with Friends  + Sisters!!? Bekah & Emmi are keeping up with their Spring100 famously.

So, one of our littlest Sprint100ers may have received her shirt a bit early! 😉 Elisha + Adele always add such a gorgeous touch to the Spring100 posts!!?

Leah + Hannah looking lovely during Week 3 of Spring100! Leah grabbed some sun in GA and Hannah is enjoying the TX clouds. ?

Sarah + Ellie enjoying a morning Spring100 walk in Kansas?? and Melanie mastered the 1.8 hike on a chilly morning in Ohio!! ? Love the smiles!!

2 Gorgeous Spring100 views from down south and the Budding East Coast! Can’t beat those. Keep up the great work everyone!! Can’t wait to hear how week 3 went for you. Leave a comment and let me know below! ↓

 

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.  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 9:24-25

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