Welcome to The Tribe

Firstly, a massive thank you for joining the Tribal Run Club newsletter! I’m excited to connect with you each week, sharing insights into all things Tribal, our mission, and our achievements along the way. Tribal is as strong as its members, and your presence each week makes all the difference. So, it's only fair to keep you in the loop about everything happening.

For those who don't know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Ryan Guilfoyle. I'm originally from Cavan, a small county in Ireland. I moved to Sydney in December 2022, and though I spent some time here in 2017, I didn't expect to return as I was quite happy with my job in Ireland. However, life had other plans!

Having worked in the sport and fitness industry, it’s been my passion and all I’ve ever known to be honest. When I moved to Australia, I struggled to find work in this industry and make friends initially and I guess that’s where the idea for Tribal Run Club came in. I wanted to create the welcoming community that I needed when I first arrived in Sydney. Running seemed the easiest way to break down barriers and bring people together.

What started with just 40 people has now grown into weekly runs with over 250 attendees! It's incredible to see how far we've come in just under 1 year. While Tribal might not be the reason you move to Sydney, I hope it can be the reason you call it home. You might find a housemate, partner, employer, or a friend group here, helping you settle into this amazing city. I know firsthand how challenging moving here can be.

But enough about me! Today’s email is a quick introduction and a warm welcome to the Tribe. I’m excited to share the journey of Tribal Run Club with you, aiming to reach more people, change more lives, and create a community where everyone feels like they belong, no matter where they are in the world.

We have big plans for 2025! You can look forward to more merchandise, more runs to train for as a club (details included in this email), a membership plan to save you money as we all know running can become expensive and of course, the same beloved weekly runs that everyone enjoys. One thing I can guarantee is that our runs will always be free.

Remember, this run club is for the community; I’m just here to facilitate it. Your opinions and suggestions on how we can improve are always welcome.

See you Wednesday in Cenny P at 6:30pm

Ryan