So I just finished my 4 km time trial in some fantastic weather for running. About 20 degrees and very little wind. I just figured out that it must have been close to 6-7 weeks since I last did something vaguely resembling fast running, so my expectations weren't particularly high.
So I was naturally pleased, when I saw the first km clicking in at 3.42 pace. Kept it going, and km 2 was clocked at 3.44. Then I started struggling a bit and had to really keep my focus in order not to slow significantly. Held my own, though, and passed km 3 in 3.42. The final km was agony, but I found some hidden resolve (perhaps something called experience), and finished with a pleasant 3.42 again.
I believe this means that I should be on the sub 40 10km plan. I probably have a 10 km race 3-4 weeks away, and if I can get into the program, I probably should be aiming at something like 38 min.
Cheers, Morten