Notes
Well, it took me an extra day to get a long run in. No regrets though as it was another ideal day (if you like the sun) and my legs must have felt good as I quickly settled on 7min pace.
I started out with some residential running before getting on the bike path and a few miles of gravel. I crossed the highway to the campground and decided to wander around on grass for a bit, and surprise, there was quite a bit of prairie paths to run on. I'd known of the prairie trails closer to my parent's but this was pretty cool. Those slowed me down for 1.5 miles (probably a little more available that I didn't run on, too).
Back on the bike path and I started to pick up the pace for 2 miles. Then 2 miles of slower as I climbed back out of the river valley. That ruined my progression so I went a bit harder for the final 2 miles with a 6:30 and 6:15 feeling great (well, other than my right foot taking a pounding).
Good stuff; even got a good amount of hills. With some luck, it's just the beginning.