A great run after a cheats "rest"

Training Plan - 11 Km at 6:00 Actual - 11.81 Km at 5:21 (opps, was feeling good tonight) Weekly Total - 22.9 Km Days to GC Half - 53 I had a cheats rest, that is, I ran yesterday morning and then did not run again until this afternoon. So I had a good break between runs while still getting a run in both days. So all up a good run today, felt really strong and comfortable with the pace. To think last year when I did the Spring into Shape series 5:20 was my race pace and I was finishing those 8Km runs totally spent. Now I can do 11Km at the same pace and feel completely relaxed. Sometimes I need to take a moment to reflect to realise that I am improving. I got my Sri Chinmoy race number today, only entered on Monday, they are very quick! So 10Km race for me on 28 May, gotta admit I get a bit nervous thinking about it, especially as everyone knows what my goal is. I really to get very edgy on race day and almost defeat myself before I start, I just don't know what I can do about that. Hopefully if I just keep racing it will sort it self out.