Y Striders

11/02/2026

Adieu, Farewell….but hopefully not Goodbye forever.
Ali and Tom have been Y Strider members for 3 years since leaving their home in Melbourne for a little adventure out west in Perth. With flexible jobs and adult children in Perth it seemed a great opportunity to experience something new for a year or two. Everything seemed to fall into place when a friend in Melbourne (ex Y Strider Sandy) suggested they contact Ros at her old club when they got here. Another friend helped with their first rental and in no time they were embraced by the club, making new friends, going away for our down south weekends, coffee after the Monday and Wednesday 6am strength sessions and having little excursions of their own to different parts of WA.
The year has turned into three and they felt it was time to reclaim and renovate their Melbourne home and catch up with friends. We will miss them, but there will be visits back to Perth to see their daughter and their friends here and there are sure to be Y Striders dropping into share a meal or a wine when they are in or passing through Melbourne.
We asked Ali for her thoughts and memories. She said -
“It’s been wonderful. Ros was my introduction to Y Striders through a mutual friend in Melbourne. It’s been brilliant just as a place to meet people and do exercise, and those people have become friends and I’ve really loved it. Tom has come along and we’ve been to the club weekends away”.
“One of the nicest things, when I had not been here at all long, and didn’t really know anyone, there was a vacant cabin on the Yallingup weekend away and the group were kind enough to let me bring my daughter and her partner along. They have never forgotten it. They loved it and were so impressed by the agility, enthusiasm and energy of this more mature group.”
Asked for his thoughts, Tom said he “found the group to be very welcoming, warm and very inclusive”
Whether you come from far away or near, why not join Y Striders to enjoy exercise and friendship?

09/02/2026

27/01/2026

Australia Day Morning at Troy Park
Our Y Striders’ base at Troy Park in Attadale is a lovely location by the Swan River. We usually meet at 6am or 7.45am on Mondays for strength sessions, walking or running, but public holidays are holidays – right? This Australia Day public holiday was a little different, and all the more memorable for it. Thirty of our members met at 7am for a spirited and fun warm up with trainer Deb R and a short walk before coffee, breakfast and lively music at 8am, thanks to the President of the Troy Park Association’s kind invitation to join other local club users in an Australia Day breakfast.
Great weather, relaxing fun and a perfect way to celebrate the Aussie spirit come together by the river on Australia Day.

20/01/2026

How Lucky Are We?
As over 30 Y Striders walked by the river around the Boorloo and Matagarup bridges they saw the sun set over our beautiful city.
To live in a place where we can walk and exercise year round in mostly warm weather near parks, trees and water is something we all enjoy. With our clubrooms at Troy Park in Attadale we have most of our exercise and walks along the Swan River from Applecross to Bicton. But sometimes, like last Wednesday evening, our social co-ordinator, Ann R, organises something somewhere different. So, after our 5km walk in light but warm breezes we happily arrived at the Camfield tavern for dinner and cooling refreshments.
Most of these Y Striders had already done a regular strength session on Wednesday morning but a bit of extra exercise and chatting with friends was a fun bonus.
Why not join our fitness and fun with a 4 week free trial. Go to; http://ystriders.org.au/membership/4-week-free-trial/

13/01/2026

Ann is Our Queen of Social Activities
At our recent Christmas breakfast Ann R was the recipient of the prestigious Brian Cook Award for continued and significant contribution to our club.
Part of the fun and fabric of Y Striders is not just the shared belief in the benefits of health and exercise, but equally important are our social activities. Which is why we have been fortunate that Ann’s enthusiasm and organising has seen us going to movie and theatre nights, twilight and bush walks, paddle boarding, mini golf, bike rides and shared New Year’s Eves.
Ann’s back ground in musical entertainment has given us hilarious and memorable amateur performances at our annual club dinners. Coached by Ann, our member volunteers have given playful renditions of “Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride”, “If I Weren’t a Y Strider, a Snooker Player I Would Be”, “The Pheasant Pluckers”, “The Flight Attendant Fiasco” (sung to the tune of The Flower Duet from Lakme), and “Goodness, Gracious Me”.
Over the last 15 years since joining and volunteering for the position of social co-ordinator, Ann has provided members with a variety of activities that range from the cultured, the hilarious, the energetic and the delightful. We have been truly fortunate that Ann R, like many of our other volunteer committee members, has made Y Striders the unique club that it is.
Are you looking for fitness and friendship? Find out more at https://ystriders.org.au and sign up for a 4 week FREE trial.

05/01/2026

Ensuring achievable outcomes
By focusing on measurable goals, Y Striders can ensure that their ambitions for 2026 are not only inspiring but also grounded in achievable outcomes. This approach promotes accountability, boosts motivation, and leads to a more rewarding year for all members.
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30/12/2025

Y Striders wish you a year ahead that is filled with good health and well-being. May you stay fit, active, and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Here’s to a happy and healthy year!

21/12/2025

Our 2025 Christmas at Y Striders

It’s our last session of the year and that means:-
Over sixty Y Striders came for Zumba warm ups with trainer Deb
Lots of laughter and socialising over our shared breakfast
Drawing a winner of club Captain Ken’s Christmas challenge, (congratulations Kaye and John)
But most importantly, the presentation of the Brian Cook Award for the most significant contribution to the club over this year – and many others. Ann R, our social co-ordinator over the last 15 years was a worthy and popular choice, as her efforts have been a key part of our clubs’ ongoing success.
Although our trainer led sessions take a break until Saturday 3 January in the New Year, there will be many keen Y Striders gathering informally for friendly walks and coffee in the break I’m sure .

15/12/2025

Feliz Navidad. Joyeux Noël. Merry Christmas to all.

21/10/2025

Fancy a swim in Loch Lomond?
Perhaps a hike up mountains or cycling in Austria? Maybe an Uzbekistan tour or steps in Croatia or Italy is on your bucket list.
All these adventures and more have recently filled the itineraries of some of our intrepid Y Striders, who’ve swapped exercising on the local footpaths for the wonders of the world.
Martin took a dip in Scotland in his wetsuit,..Brrr! Then joined nine others on a bike/barge tour in Germany and a further hike in Switzerland. Sarah travelled Uzbekistan. Kerry climbed near the Matterhorn, Deb and Vanessa separately went to Croatia and Deb on to Italy
So many adventures, but one thing in common – keeping fit to enjoy it all.
You don’t need to be going overseas to have a fitness goal – keeping active to enjoy life at home is reason enough to join Y Striders and get moving. Find out more at https://ystriders.org.au and sign up for our 4 week FREE trial.

12/10/2025

Wow, what a great article in the Sunday Times today highlighting our club and how we reflect perfectly the recommended way to stay fit and healthy as we age.
Find out more at https://ystriders.org.au and sign up for our 4 week FREE trail.

28/09/2025

Up Hill and Down Dale
Adelaide is not just a city of churches, it’s very hilly. With a reputation as ideal wine country as well. Ten Y Striders joined our guide Jay on a 3-day hike through the Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness region recently. Each day we walked 10km through hilly and rocky terrain, but we were rewarded with magnificent views, lovely wine tastings, gourmet meals, and luxury accommodation at the heritage listed Bungaree Station.
Visiting many historical sites around Adelaide in the week after gave an insight into the history and hardships of early German Lutheran settlers. Later, some headed on to Kangaroo Island, some onto Sydney and south of Adelaide to visit family and others returned home.
At the same time, another group of Y Striders travelled to Europe to complete a bike/barge tour, cycling along the Rhine during the day, followed by luxury accommodation and meals on the barge. On completion of the tour, some continued to do walking tours through Italy and one on to Uzbekistan.
Tackling little adventures like this is why many Y Striders regularly attend multiple sessions. They train to keep fit.
Are you searching for a way to boost your fitness? Why not take the first step and join Y Striders? Don’t wait for the perfect moment because the best time to begin, is now.
Visit our website and sign up for a free trial or come along for a chat – there’s no pressure and new faces are always welcome. Bring a friend or come solo – you’ll soon feel part of the Y Striders family. Check https://ystriders.org.au/membership/4-week-free-trial/