“…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
We are just 3 days away from the 3rd annual SPRING100! That is so exciting!! Guys & gals from across the globe- from Washington to Massachusetts to France to Mexican and back again! :) Old and young alike, ages 4-80some! From the younger crowds to new and older moms + fathers, older brothers + sisters, single ladies and gentlemen, and grandmothers + grandfather. And yes, I even a pet sheep attempted to enter! ;) There is still time to enter and I will post the sign-up form below AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN!??? NOW It’s time to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the Spring100. PLEASE, if you have any questions at all, leave a comment below or send an email to Spring100@shilohphotography!
Qestion: When is the first Spring100 day/post?? And when can I start counting miles??
Answer: Spring100 starts the first day of Spring(March 20th)! Each Monday we will have the Spring100 post called the 100MileMonday shared right here on the blog but since Spring started on Wednesday this year, we will have an Spring100 Opening Day post on Wednesday and then get into our 100MileMonday posting next Monday! Start logging your miles on Wednesday, March 20th!!
QUESTION: How do I make sure I get a Spring100 shirt?
ANSWER: To qualify for a Spring100 shirt we are going to need you to check in weekly and log your miles! Each Monday[100mileMonday posts!] there will be a simple log to fill in the number of miles walked that week. If you miss a week, not a problem! Just make up for the missed miles in the weeks to come! I will tally up each participant’s mileage at the very end of Spring100 and if your end goal of 100 miles has been met, you’ll get your shirt!
QUESTION: Do I have to walk 1.1 miles ever day or can I walk 2.5 miles 3 times a week or run a few miles twice a week?
ANSWER: You can pace yourself however you want. We are just looking for that end goal of 100 miles by June 21st. So for instance, my sister doesn’t have the time to walk every day but she will walk 3.5 miles a few times a week! Others I know are training for a marathon and will be doing a 10 mile run once a week and count that as their Spring100 mileage. For some, due to new babies or spring vacations, you will be on a week and off a week here and there. So, take the walk at your own pace just as long as you make your miles total a 100 by the end of Spring100!
QUESTION: Where does the walk take place? Do we meet somewhere?
ANSWER: The walk takes place wherever you make it. :) Since we have entries from across the world, this is not a group walk where we meet at a specific location. For me, I will be walking my drive-way or back pasture. If I am traveling, I will take advantage of the hotel exercise room. For other of you who have joined, you are using your treadmill, the local track, at a park, or around town. Some very blessed participants will be walking the beach! :D 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!
P.S. We will have the annual printable SPRING100 Calendar that you can print off and jot down your miles every day(this is great for the younger crowd!)
QUESTION: How are the shirt sizes running?
ANSWER: From what I can tell, right on! I usually wear a
small but am up-sizing to a Medium for these shirts just because I like
a looser fitting exercise shirt and the shirts are 100% cotton meaning
they may shrink. But they seem to be very accurately sized!
QUESTION:Can I count everyday activities as a part of my mileage. Like making dinner or walking to the bathroom? ;)
ANSWER: No, this challenge is for an addition and intentional walk apart from daily activities like bathroom breaks or walking to grab another dish of icecream! ;)
??♀️Now it’s time for you to leave your Spring100 questions in the comment section below!! Whatever you are wondering, many other 2019 Spring100 participants probably have the same exact question!
Spring100 Sign-up form
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My name is Sheridan. I signed myself and my dear friend and sister in the Lord, Gita, up for this walk. We have been walking 3 miles a day together, (me 6 days a week, and Gita 7 days a week) for many years. She will be 98 years old, the Lord willing, on June 5th. She is still able to walk the distance because of the grace of God and her determination to keep at it, rain, shine, summer and winter, unless she is sick, which is very seldom. Walking is so good for the body, and since we often discuss the Bible, the Lord Jesus, and other edifying talk, it is also good for our souls. It has been a blessing and help that I am thankful for! God bless you and your business! We’re excited to be joining you this year!
Thank you so much for this beautiful testimony and for joining the Spring100! Your’s and Gita’s signup + testimony are a huge blessing to me!! :) <3 I am looking forward to having you two a part of this Spring100!
Thank you, Rachel! We are excited by the challenge, and by being a part of so many other walkers!
Hey! Just making sure Erich and I are both signed up-I’m having email troubles and am not able to find a confirmation email.
Both of you are successfully signed up! Happy to have you two this year!???
My mom isn’t getting a confirmation email either…the rest of us did. Is she signed up with the email address I’m using to post this? :)
Her registration was received!! Sometimes when the same email is used for multiple signups, the autoresponder wont send our duplicate confirmations. ☺️❤️
Okay. Thanks!!
Is the calendar currently available? My younger siblings already made themselves charts, but I’m afraid your calendar will be much more accurate and useful. ?? Thanks! ☺️