For the first time in years I don't have a fall goal race. (mcmmamaruns.com)
I believe this fast initial pace (lets say for the first kilometre of a 5k) makes the actual goal race pace from 2k on perceive to feel easier. (kylekranz.com)
A season typically ends in one of three ways: overtraining and feeling burned out, an average goal race, or if you're lucky, a personal best! (enduropacks.com)