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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 51 MIN

Sheridan Tolman, finding your SUB-60: Building Brisbane’s most welcoming gym

from Mere Mortals Conversations · host Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

Guest:Sheridan — Owner/Head Coach, SUB 60 Coorparoo.Best contact: Instagram DMs (search “Sub 60 Coorparoo”)Sheridan (owner of SUB 60 Coorparoo) breaks down the reality of launching a hybrid gym: building a true community, programming for all levels, and grinding through 8 classes a day while raising a family. We cover HYROX ambitions, why she chose versatile equipment (yes, cables in a “functional” gym), what actually drives growth (referrals), and how to “find your own sub-60” — whatever that means for you.(00:00) Intro & Sheridan’s background (gymnastics → triathlon)(02:30) Parenting, kids’ sport & role modelling(04:09) The spark to open a gym (community first)(05:03) Vision: hybrid training, not pigeon-holed(06:01) Not just HYROX — who SUB 60 is for(07:04) Coaching philosophy: “I actually care”(11:11) Chasing ‘sub-60’ at HYROX Sydney: pressure & payoff(13:39) Why she chose one supplier & the all-black/orange look(16:17) The hardest part: coach vs owner energy, 8 classes/day(23:00) Cables in a “functional” gym & smarter regressions(24:53) Equipment rundown (sleds, rigs, ropes, space)(26:01) Expansion mindset: “this isn’t the only one”(30:29) Cleanliness is a competitive advantage (and who cleans)(31:08) Community mechanics: chat groups, no cliques, all in(33:54) Opening day (30 Aug) — emotion & sold-out sessions(40:16) Referrals & paid ads; how she markets daily(48:56) Why try SUB 60: find your sub-60Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/K99e8fysBnTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:V4V: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

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