15/11/2025
What an experience! Queenstown put on an absolute show for marathon day. The scenery was stunning… the weather, however, went through all four seasons (plus a few extras). We started at a brisk 2°, had sunshine, clouds, rain, sleet, snow on the mountain tops, and a solid dose of wind just for entertainment. Eventually the sun returned, possibly out of guilt.
The whole event was surprisingly emotional — maybe it was the scenery, maybe it was the atmosphere, or maybe it was the mild delirium that comes with running 42km. There were friendly chats along the way, cheerful supporters everywhere, and even a hedgehog sighting… although that little guy had definitely seen better days.
The finish line was finally crossed at 5 hours and 15 minutes, and let’s just say the post-marathon walk is very recognisable. If you know, you know.
A huge shout-out to everyone who took part — it was a massive effort all around, especially considering the, uh… “big” day many had beforehand.
Crinum Spa Retreat will be back to its normal schedule very soon — just giving the legs a moment to remember how to function again. Thank you for all the lovely messages and support. Can’t wait to bring that fresh marathon energy (and maybe a tiny limp) back into the treatment room. 💚✨
