Why do the Rowathon? · It’s a real challenge – with a real sense of achievement at the end · You can do it, regardless of your fitness or ability · You’ll meet friendly people from all over Australia (and sometimes the world!) · It’s a beautiful place to row For Beginners · Practise your rowing without having to stop & turn around every few kilometres · Swap your crew around so no-one gets tired · Use the Murray River’s current to help you along the way
For Social Rowers · Get a sense of accomplishment from doing something a bit different · Have the rowing equivalent of a “golf weekend” away · Catch up with friends as you row along, and on the riverbank
For School Rowers (& their Coaches) · Have your coaches alongside, & correct your technique immediately, without the interruptions of stopping & turning around · Row on still water, without worrying about boat washes and other traffic · Build aerobic capacity with long, uninterrupted rowing
For Competitive Rowers · Challenge yourself to row well for long distances · Improve your aerobic fitness and prepare for the coming season · Fit four training sessions into one, concentrated day
For Elite Rowers · Set a course record and improve your aerobic fitness at the same time · Use the uninterrupted course to do long interval work · Improve your mental tenacity by rowing hard for long periods
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