Sub40 10k training (General inquiry)

[MitchelC]

After the 4k time trial, everything went okay. Did 1hr easy, 30min easy, then 75min easy as recovery runs. All paces were at 4:25ish. Day 1 of this second cycle got me to 20km (pace was at 4:28min/km) , the following 30min easy run was on pace as well. 5x2000m w/90sec rest was up next and here are the splits:

1st 2000m: 6:54mins
6:58mins
7:11
7:28
7:28

Was aiming for 7:20min/2000m (3:40min/km). Pushed very hard at the last 3 intervals, but failed to get the last two on pace. Hardest interval so far; very exhausting

Today was able to finish my 2hr long run at a pace of 5:05min/km (got me to 23.60km). Pretty tiring, but all is okay (no injuries or anything similar)

Im aiming to run a race this coming october. Should i take a break or not?

Thanks theEd!