Spring100 shirts were shipped and y’all received! Some of you even sent in photos which made my day!!! Thank you. ?? So, how about posting a few? ? Thank you all for sending the photos. It’s been so exciting to see the shirts in action!! Happy Monday everyone!
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Eeek! SPRING100 shirts in fun shades of Pink, Green, and Gray have been picked up from the printer, packaged, and shipped…. I couldn’t be any more excited!?? So, to all who completed the 2017 Spring100 challenge, keep your eyes on your mail box. Your shirt is on it’s way! Once you receive it, snap a pic and send it in!! We’d love to see you in your Spring100 shirt. ? Kuddos to Grace who helped locate and work with the local screen printer and a big thanks to Abel + Lydia for helping me package all the shirts. They made the job go by fast!! ☺️
“And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:28-31
Wow, we have come to our FINAL 100mileMonday post for this challenge!?? How unbelievable is that? ? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 13! If you have any question as to whether all 13 of your mile logs have been received, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at Sring100@shilohPhotography.com ! I will send your log over asap. ?Alrighty, before we move forward with some OUTRAGEOUS fun and EXCITEMENT for the final Spring100 post, PLEASE fill out your FINAL FORM NOW! ????
READ: You have until 11:59pm tonight(June 19th, 2017) to complete your 100 and qualify for the Spring100 prize! If you can submit your final miles BY Thursday, June 22, that would be fantastic. I will be tallying up each participant’s mileage and sending out an email for your shipping address (if I don’t already have them) within the next 72 hours. PLEASE keep your eyes open for that email and response as soon as humanly possible! ??
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“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13-14
CONGRATULATIONS!! ??Y’all are crossing the finish line for the 2017 Spring?!!!??
It has been a fantastic 13 WEEKS, hasn’t it?!☺️ What began as a simple idea turned into a fantastic challenge, truly blessed by the Lord, and I am completely overwhelmed and grateful for the turn-out we have had for our first Spring100! Guys & gals from across the globe have joined together… from Kansas to France to Mexican and back again and I am truly blown away! 🙂 During this Spring100 challenge, thousands of miles have been walked/run+logged, goals met, races finished, hurtles overcome[y’all broken bones, bronchitis, and flooding is no small feat! ]friends made, and really a lot of encouraging fun enjoyed! ?? We have all had the same goal and that is to run the race set before us with endurance, whether it be the physical race or spiritual! Today is the final 2017 100MileMonday post and it’s really bitter-sweet. Out of all those who joined nearly 2/3rds of the Spring100ers have officially crossed the finish line and there are a few rounding the corner. I hear some of y’all will be putting in quite a few miles today just to make their goal of 100 miles by the end of this challenge[deadline is tonight at 11:59pm!] WAY TO GO!!?? For those who weren’t able to finish, don’t give up and join me next year. 🙂 Y’all have done a great job and I have been so blessed to see your endurance and determination! Thank you for joining me for the first official SPRING100! This challenge has been made possible by all you and your active participation. YOU have blessed me! 🙂 My prayer for each of you today is that you would leave this challenged encouraged in the Lord and ready to tackle whatever challenges come your way as you find your strength in our Lord + set your sight on Him. Lord willing, I will see y’all next year for the 2018 Spring100!! ??
??Y’all, we have a super special Spring100 story below from Charity! ? I can’t tell you how much her email and and all the photo submission made my day. ??❤️❤️❤️ DON’T leave until you make sure to leave her a congratulations in the comment section! Scroll down and enjoy all the fantastic photos from some of our Spring100ers!!??
Charity wrote, “Thanks so much for hosting the SPRING100 challenge! I’m finally submitting some pictures… seven weeks into the challenge I took the walk of a lifetime on St Augustine beach. I thought it was just going to be a sunrise walk with my family, but then my best friend proposed to me there!” CONGRATULATIONS Charity!! How exciting is this>! Rejoicing with you and absolutely loving the photos. ?☺️
Austin + Kandace grabbing their miles on the treadmill! I’ve so enjoyed seeing their dedication. Way to go!!???
-Melanie’s enjoying a windy walk for her last few miles. Loved having This sweet Ohio friend join this challenge!! Well done, Melanie!!???
-Sarah overcame huge obstacles ?and miraculously finished her Spring100! ?This photo was taken just as she finished her final miles!! Fantastic job, Sarah. ?
-Katelyn didn’t let her late start get the better of her! She’s been hustling to make it to mile 100 and this picture proves she did it. 🙂 Love this final mile photo!! Way to go, Katelyn(and crew!!)?
Bethany & Hannah have added so much fun and joy to the Spring100!! Love Bethany’s victory 100 mile photo. Thank you ladies for joining!! ?
-Snapped this pic as Nathanael was jogging until midnight last night to catch up on a few miles! I have enjoyed seeing how he has gone above and beyond this challenge. Thank you for joining the challenge Nathanael!!???
-Leah should win “Spring100 encourager” award! Her photos, comments, and constant encouragement has been such a blessing and boost. Thank you LEAH!!☺️❤️
Mom walked her very last mile this morning with my Dad by her side! He vowed that he would help her get to 100miles even if he had to carry her half the way! ?
Elisha + Adele have been inspirational and encouraging during the Spring100! Way to go, Elisha. You have been committed and faithful!?❤️
Proof that Miles can be accomplished even during business trips! ?
-Grace + Micah grabbed a walk at the Dallas Trade Center and Sarah successfully snagged a few miles while convention photographing in CO! Loved having you ladies join the Spring100. THANK YOU!!☺️???
Natalie was a faithful Spring100er even on Vacation!!? It’s been a pleasure having you join us, Natalie. Thankful for your faithful participation!!☺️
-If Abel is one thing, it’s disciplined! And the Spring100 was no exception!!? This is his 100 mile victory thumbs up! Thanks for being a part of the challenge Abel. Wouldn’t have been the same without you!!??
– Sharon has blessed us with beautiful views and spring snow! ?Her walks have been enjoyed in the lovely state of Colorado and we’ve enjoyed having her join the Spring100. Thank you, Sharon!!
-Lydia has gone way above and beyond and shes always been super faithful to help me retrieve Spring100 photos for my 100mileMonday posts! Thank you a million times over, Lydia!!! ??
-Catherine joined in the photo submission fun this week! She’s grabbing a break in between taxing 😉 work! Way to go, Catherine. So happy to have you!!
Julie + Annie have been so fun to have in this challenge! I can tell by their photos they have both energy and spunk.?? Thank you for blessing me by joining this challenge Annie & Julie! You have done a wonderful job!!?
-Emmi has been our youngest and perhaps most energetic Spring100er. ?? She has informed me that I am a slow walker! Thanks for keeping us company on our Spring100 walks, Emmi. You did a great job!!
-Way to go everyone! Keep on running with endurance in the days ahead as you find your strength in the Lord. He truly is faithful!!?
“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 12:1-4
“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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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
“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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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
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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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
“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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“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
” 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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?? 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
“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
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