I'm actually near Bloomington. But Springfield is less than an hour away, about the same distance as a drive to Peoria.
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out and let you know! Have you ever done the Steamboat days? I haven't but my running buddy has and she said it's pretty hilly!! I am going to do the Lake Run 12K next month, I did it 2 yrs ago and it's a fun race!