The Great Lock In 2025
75 Hard (or something like it)
Welcome to the Great Lock-In of 2025! On 1 September, the internet collectively decided to go hard and lock in for the rest of the year (or at least 75 days), inspired by 75 Hard. If you’re new to it, 75 Hard is a health and wellbeing challenge designed to glow you up inside and out.
The rules: two 45-minute workouts a day (one must be outdoors), follow a diet (no cheat days; no alcohol), drink a gallon of water (≈ 3.8 L), read 10 pages of a non-fiction self-development book (no audiobooks), take a daily progress photo and if you miss anything, you go back to Day 1.
We’re loading the week with run clubs to tick off those outdoor sessions:
Rise and Stride - Takapuna based, Wednesday mornings. If your brave join them for an Ocean Plunge afterwards.
Balance Run Club - Various locations, Thursday evenings. For those who like to Run and Rave.
Monday Underground - Northcote Tavern, Monday evenings. Good for all ages if you want (need) to bring the kids along.
Social Striders - Various locations, Tuesday mornings, Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings. For those who like a Yap with their Lap.
We’re kicking off with a #BookTok pick: The 12 Week Year
Labour Weekend
24 carat-gold destinations for the one and only Labubu Weekend
Thinking of heading north of the bridge for Labour Weekend?
Here are some of the bougiest spots with views to die for in the Bay of Islands.
Kauri Cliffs - Day Spa and 3 Course Lunch at A Day of Pure Luxury
The Landing - Exclusive Long Lunch at A Seat at the Landing’s Table
Paroa Bay Winery - Wine and Dine at Sage Restaurant
Omata Estate - Glamping at The Syrah Shack
P.S. If a proposal’s on the cards, these are prime spots.
We be Clubbin’
Line up your Summer on the Water
If you want your camera roll stacked with sun splashed, on the water selfies this summer, check out these clubs and courses to get you out there.
Jet Club - Is your job “beach”? Make it so. NZ’s first and only unlimited jet-ski membership, launching this spring
Freedom Boat Club - They say the two happiest days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Skip the hard work and rent for the season instead
Ponsonby Cruising Club - Brand-spanking new? Jump aboard a short Learn to Sail course and get the basics fast
Richmond Yacht Club - Once you’ve got some experience, join a crew via Richmond Yacht Club’s Crew Finder and get out for social twilight races
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