Chasing Sub-60: My 10km Journey

A real-time training diary following my mission to break 60 minutes for the 10km. This blog documents every step of the process — from base building and strength training to structured intervals and race-day prep. Along the way, I’ll share Strava data analysis, lessons learned, challenges, and the small wins that keep the goal alive

Sub60-10km Project
Training with a difference

can chatgtp shape this challenge successfully?

Tony has shaped this challenge using the Artificial Intelligence platform ChatGTP, feeding the AI the foundation and the goal. As the project moves forward, Tony will be uploading his weekly activities from Garmin Connect and ChatGTP adds this to a Plan Vs Performance Dashboard for a weekly update.

Tony will be sharing his insights as we go. Can we really use a free AI platform and train sccessfully towards a goal? Let’s find out

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Tony Curl

I’m beginning this journey from a place many runners know well — somewhere between proud of how far I’ve come and aware there’s still a long way to go. Right now, my 10km time sits around 1:10, with a personal best of 1:03, and while I’m running consistently, most of my sessions are easy miles without much structure. My calves and hips need strengthening, my speed has faded a little, and pacing is still more art than science. But I’ve also built a solid aerobic foundation, I’m showing up for the work, and I’m ready to turn intention into progress. This is my baseline — honest, imperfect, and completely capable of becoming something stronger.

How I AM Progressing

My Progress