Sub40 10k training (General inquiry)

[MitchelC]

Hi theEd. So ive decided that the smart thing to do is to take a few days break now until the pain subsides since the pain even persists when im walking. Maybe 3-4days of rest. If the pain is gone by then, ill restart the cycle. If not, what should i do? If i take a break now, can i still re-acquire the fitness i lost during the break before the second week of october (i have a race by then)?