Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.” Psalms 115:1

Well, by the grace of God, we have made it to week 2 of the SPRING100!!?  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. ? It’s been a beautiful week here in South-central Texas and I have been so blessed & encouraged by everyone who has joined this challenge. Seeing you all dedicating yourselves to the Spring100 is exciting!! I have been and will praying for each of you during this Challenge. It’s my hope and prayer that this will not just be a fun physical activity[although it is!!] but also a spiritual encouragement for the glory of God as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ[Heb 12:1-3]! And today is the day you get to log your miles  from week 1! There is a super-easy form to fill out below. Please be sure to add up the miles walked/ran for WEEK 1 [last week, March 20-26th] and submit them here! For those who are currently traveling, sick, or recovering from baby 😉 and are planning on starting the Spring100 when the Lord allows, just enter 0 until you actually begin the Spring100!

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WEEK 1 MILEAGE FORM

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Okay… did you log those miles? ?Good, we can move on!!?

1 Spring100 notice: ☞I was asked by several Spring100 participants how they should keep track of their daily miles and some have requested some type of chart! So, I have created the Spring100 calendar. ☺ It’s pretty self-explanatory! If you’re needing an easy way to keep track of the miles walked in a day/week in between submitting them here, print the below calendars and have fun! I have also chosen a verse each new week that has blessed me over the past week and I hope the verses chosen will encourage and bless you each week as you meditate on them during your walk/run. 🙂 You could even set your mind and heart on memorizing the verses during your walk/run.  I have my Spring100 calendar printed and I’ve started filling it in!

Spring100 Printable Calendar Download
March || April || May || June

Note: I am very new at creating pdf files… so if you have any trouble at all printing, just leave a comment below and let me know!

I chose Is 40:31 for this week’s verse! “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.” I found myself downright physically exhausted last week and instantly Isaiah 40:31 came to mind! It made me think of the spiritual race we are running. This spiritual race can only be run with endurance when we find our strength in Christ [Ps 28:7]! “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength”. To wait means 1.) to remain in a state in which you expect [Ps 62:5]or hope[Jer 17:7] and 2.) to serve[Ps 100:2], to attend as a servant. So, as we run the race set before us, where is our hope and who are we serving? Ultimately, who are we running for? 🙂 As we run for, Hope in, and serve the Lord, He will renew our strength! We will “run and not grow weary”. That is a promise! ?

2 QUESTIONS!! ? How did week 1 of the SPRING100 go for you?? Where was your favorite walking location for week 1?  I would love to have each of you answer 1 or both questions in the comment section ↓below↓!!

And now it’s time for the Week1 100MileMonday Photo Round-up!! To all who submitted photos, THANK YOU! There are still quite a few who haven’t submitted photos and joined in the fun. To those who haven’t submitted a fun walking/running photo, don’t forget to for next week’s 100MileMonday post. Simply email to: Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

Joseph is one of our youngest Spring100 participants. Loved receiving his photos this week! ?

Faith L. joined in the Spring100 fun! Neighborhood walks with siblings are such fun. 🙂 Way to go Faith!?

Love this creativity! Nathanael has challenged himself by carrying a weighted backpack for his daily walks/runs!!

Leah blessed me by joining and sending in these fantastic photos. Love how Leah got her family to join her for a Spring100 walk!?

Since we have young girls in our family, we have been pairing up during our walks to ensure safety and goal accomplishment. Emmi & Bakah are doing a fantastic job!

2 different states,  2 completely different walking views, 2 gorgeous smiles! Sarah B. sends a “Hello” from rural Kansas while Hope L. is enjoying her Spring100 walk through her neighborhood! Looking good ladies. ?

Melanie T. is enjoyed a brisk Ohio walk for Spring 100 week 1 ❄️while Micah took in a little spring sun for her Spring100 down here in Texas! ☀️ Way to go ladies!!

Ruth’s been super dedicated and I am loving her energy! Joel + Nathanael decided to enjoy a walk to town for their Spring100. Keep up the fantastic work!!

Some days call for a walking break! 😉 Enjoying a mile during my work break and Abel got his daily Spring100 walk during his morning recess! Keep up the wonderful work everyone!!

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Col 3:17

Happy Spring and with the first day of Spring we also have the very first day of the Spring100! ????

The last 24 hours have brought NEW members to the Spring100. ???? Welcome[y’all know who you are ;]!! We are so glad to have you join in the fun! Today is the very first day of Spring100 and I really couldn’t be any more excited!! Our Goal: 100 miles by June 21st… let’s do it! For the first day of this challenge I want to encourage you all to really redeem your walking time by interweaving Scripture into the miles you walk this Spring. One of our fellow Spring100ers let me know this morning that she hoped to be using the walk to work on scripture she memorized last year and really, that is the best idea ever! ☺???? Another will be doing the Spring100 with a sibling and they plan on working on their verse recitation as they walk. ???? For me, my early morning walks are also my time to pray. Usually this walk is the quietest time of my day and using it to meditate on the Lord has been  such a blessing. If I decide to run[which doesn’t happen often. I am a running wimp????????], I will listen to Scripture or hymns! We are told that the Word of God is  a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto my path[Ps 119:105]. So, as we walk the Spring100 there is really nothing better to meditate on each step of the way! 🙂 Happy First day of Spring & enjoy this challenge!

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”
Ps 119:133

Okay!! This is where y’all get involved! ???? For the first day of the Spring100, I would love for those of you who have joined to leave a an introduction comment below saying “hello”???? to the fellow Spring100 participants and letting us know whether you plan on walking or running or doing a walk/run combo for this challenge.

Just 2 quick Spring100 reminders!!

☞ All Spring100 updates will be posted here on the blog, Shiloh Photography! Each Monday I will be sharing  100MileMonday roundup posts and you can be included!!! Simply submit fun photos of you on your Spring100 walk/run. You can do so daily, every few days, or weekly[depending on whenever you have them or have time to share] and you can even send over short videos of your walks saying “hello” or giving a Spring100 status update. 🙂 Send to: Spring100@ShilohPhotography.com.

☞Don’t forget, today is the LAST DAY to join the Spring100. So, if you haven’t joined yet or know friends who would like to enter, there is still about 11 hours to enter. 😉 I will include the sign-up form below!

We are in full Spring100  swing here at my house! Lydia + Emmi + Bekah made a fantastic walking team! 🙂

Spring100 Sign-up form

Spring100 registration CLOSED

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

“…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

Y’all! The SPRING100 starts tomorrow!! I am so excited and completely blown away by the number of entries received. So many more than I expected!! Guys & gals from across the globe- from Ohio to France to Mexican and back again! 🙂 Old and young alike, ages 8-60some! From the younger crowds to new moms, older brothers, and  grandmothers. And yes, I even a dog attempt to enter! 😉 There is still time to enter and I will post the sign-up form below. 🙂 I have received a lot of questions and, with the help of Grace, I am hoping to answer as many as possible on this post! Lets get started….

QUESTION: When is the deadline to sign up?
Answer: Tomorrow night, March 20th at 11:59(cst), will be the SPRING100 sign-up deadline! So, DON’T WAIT to sign up and share with friends and family!! Post the Original post[found here] to Facebook or blog about it so your friends can join you before it’s too late. 🙂  I will include the form at the bottom of this post!

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:  When will I get my shirts ?
Answer: Shirts will be sent out at the completion of the Spring100 challenge(June 20TH). So, if you complete the Spring100, I will send you an email requesting your shipping address and you should have your shirts the first week of July!

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 21st. So for instance, my sister Grace 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 long drive-way or down the a local park. 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! 😉

QUESTION:Can my dog enter?
ANSWER: Sure thing but they will not receive a Spring100 shirt, collar, or leash. 😉

QUESTION: Can I get a free pair of Spring100 swimming trunks or maybe a muscle shirt instead?
ANSWER: yes, this was a serious question that I have received with a serious answer. NO! 😉 The shirt style you see on the first post is what you get!

QUESTION: How many pictures can I send in a week? Or do I have to send in photos?
ANSWER: Submitting photos is not necessary to enter the Spring100 but so fun and will be a great way for all Spring100 participants to meet and interact each week! Send as many photos as you get and want to share!! I want them all. Each Monday I will be doing a 100mileMonday roundup and use the photos you share the blog! Any type of photos work whether you’re using an iPhone to snap it or a regular camera. 🙂 I will also be including videos in the near future so if you get any fun videos of your walks saying “hello” or giving a Spring100 status update, send them my way!

Last but definitely not least

QUESTION: Why in the world are you doing this challenge and offering free shirts?
ANSWER: This will be an exciting challenge that will keep us physically active and allow a fun walking/running  “community” here on my blog for Spring 2017 but my ultimate goal is to encourage each one of you to set your eyes on Jesus as you are daily running a spiritual race[Heb 12:1-3]. This life is a race that we are called to run with endurance and we are told to run to win[1 Cor 9:24]. This is only possible if we have steadfastly set our eyes on our Savior and find our strength in Him! So, the next few months it will be my goal to encourage you all in Christ and you all can encourage each other by commenting on and participating in the 100MileMonday posts!

Spring100 Sign-up form

Spring100 registration CLOSED

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

Who is ready for a challenge?! ☺️ The FIRST EVER  Spring100 starts in just 1 week. ????The Spring 100 is made up of a big but simple goal: to walk[or run!!] 100 miles from March 20th through June 21st[SPRING!]. Y’all, I am pretty excited about this challenge [walking is my favorite!!] 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!! ????????Pretty doable, don’t you think?

The Spring100 is a challenge that I hope will remind you that we are participants in a 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

 I would love to have YOU JOIN us!!! I know what many of you are 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! 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 Monday from March 21sth-June 21st. 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 questions. I will answer as soon as possible! 🙂
Kudos to Grace for helping me get this project rolling!! 😉

Spring100 Sign-up form

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