Y Striders

Trainers Annual Award Winner Is…….

The weather was perfect for Y Striders annual walk/run along the river from Bicton to Fremantle. After a 7.45 warm up with trainer Deb we were off walking, running and chatting and eager to get back to breakfast in Ros’ beautiful garden.
Everyone contributes and as usual there was more than enough to eat for the over 45 enjoying the garden atmosphere. Then the time came for the main reason we were there – the trainers annual award to the club member who they believe has shown “the enthusiasm and commitment to training in order to achieve a personal best.”
A quiet, modest and consistent attendant over the last 26 years, Leonie has participated in 130 fun runs and other events and background support in the club. After illness earlier in the year she worked at building up her training to again run with her running buddies at club. Her determined dedication was noticed by our trainers and she is an inspiration to many. Congratulations Leonie!

Happy Birthday To Us
Y Striders recently celebrated 29 years as a club. Looking back over the years we see we have grown in numbers but also in activities. Starting as a walking and running club, we now also offer five strength sessions with a trainer each week.
We could say our real strength is our shared belief in keeping active, with several informal groups getting together regularly for bike rides, swimming, walking and Mahjong games outside of club times. Because we know socialising is just as important for wellbeing as physical activity, it’s great to share fun and laughter with exercise and often a coffee afterwards.
Over the years we have enjoyed annual long weekends down south, walking trips interstate and even to New Zealand. Let’s all grow from strength to strength – check our adventures over 29 years and join Y striders. Go to http://ystriders.org.au/membership/4-week-free-trial/

See What You Are Missing?
Early morning with Y Striders is such a beautiful time of day. In winter it’s cosy in bed, but you know if you leap out and go to
Y Striders you will be rewarded with the most beautiful sunrises and the burst of energy you get from early morning exercise or walking – not to mention the coffee and chatter with friends after.

We have our club and trainer with strength training at Troy Park in Attadale and walks or runs along our peaceful Swan River foreshore, where we enjoy views across to the Perth skyline and observe the local birds plus the many moods and seasonal changes to the river and sky. Why not join us for a 4 week free trial?

Take advantage of the generous one-month FREE trial.
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Margaret River Episode 5 – Nearly Time To Pack Up
Monday was time to try other activities that haven’t been fitted in, so it was off to Amaze’n for mini golf, (or getting lost within the high hedges) in the maze. Some Y Striders are quite competitive, even at mini golf 😉
The Raptor Centre was something different to check out while others explored further afield to Augusta, Hamelin Bay or back to Cowaramup, saying it was research for future trips - or was it wineries, shopping, lunch and coffees they were researching?
All good things must come to an end and Monday evening found some at the gazebo for farewell drinks and others exhausted in their cabins or vans eating leftovers and packing for Tuesday’s departure.
Most were on the road on Tuesday after another memorable
Y Strider weekend. Thanks to our volunteer organising team – it couldn’t have happened without you.

Episode 4 - The Main Event.
Sunday is always the main walk day. Previous long walks have been along parts of the Bibbulman and Cape to Cape walks. This year our walk planners, Kevin, Pam, Bill and Ken had us walking part of the Wadandi Track from Cowaramup back to MR, breaking it into 5km, 12km and 16 km sections to give walkers an exit choice if they were carrying injuries.We were fortunate to have great weather for walking and beautiful bush surrounds.
Another amazing evening was organised by Tracey at Swings and Roundabouts with more food than some could handle – definitely a place to return to.