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Start Training for the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row

Let's Build Into the 24 Hour Row, Together

Here at Row Nation, we believe rowing is about more than just fitness. It’s a tool for building rhythm, resilience, and community. That's why we are so proud to partner with Rowing NSW and Gotcha4Life for their 24 Hour Row: an event that embodies everything we stand for.

For 24 incredible hours, Australians will unite in gyms, surf clubs, schools, and workplaces. They’ll take turns on the rower, pulling as one to raise funds for Gotcha4Life’s life-changing suicide prevention programs. It’s a powerful showcase of connection and purpose.

To ensure you can show up with confidence, we’ve done what we do best: we've created a free, six-week training plan, just for this event, right inside the Row Nation app.

Your Blueprint for Success, Designed by Us

Whether you're new to the erg or just want to sharpen your skills, our plan is designed to make you feel ready and empowered. We’ve built it to be effective and manageable, requiring just three guided sessions per week. Each one is a core part of the Row Nation method.

  • Hero Rows: We’ll help you build an unshakable rhythm and find your confidence.
  • Steady Builders: These sessions improve your aerobic engine, a cornerstone of our training philosophy.
  • Move Better Sessions: Our expert-designed mobility and recovery work will support your body throughout the journey.

All you have to do is open the Row Nation app, tap to start, and follow along. We’ll guide you through the rest.

Your 6-Week Journey With Us

To get you ready for the big weekend, you can start the plan as soon as next week, from August 5th. We’ve designed the structure to progress you safely and effectively, building you up week by week.

  • Weeks 1-2: We’ll start by helping you find your rhythm and build a solid foundation.
  • Weeks 3-4: Together, we’ll expand your endurance with longer, steady blocks of work.
  • Week 5: We'll teach you how to master pacing and maintain control under fatigue.
  • Week 6: You’ll simulate the event's intensity with confidence rows that prove you’re ready to contribute.

You don’t have to train every day. You just have to let us help you start.

Why We Believe in This Movement

For us at Row Nation, this is about more than meters on a screen. It’s a chance to be part of a mental fitness movement that's changing lives. We’re inspired by the 24 Hour Row because it is:

  • A National Fundraiser: A powerful force for mental fitness and suicide prevention.
  • A Team Effort: A chance to row with clubs, schools, gyms, or workplaces.
  • A Shared Experience: Uniting all rowers on a single national Zoom feed.
  • An Inclusive Event: Welcoming everyone, with no experience required.

When you take on this challenge, whether it’s at 3 am in a quiet gym or from your own home, you’re part of a crew we are honored to support.

Ready to join us on the journey?

We’ve built the plan, and it’s waiting for you. Download the Row Nation app, start your free 6-week program, and let’s get ready for this incredible moment, together.

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