Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Rashanthi. She’s conquering marathons across the world, while still enjoying the local parkruns. Long-distance running remains Rashanthi’s greatest passion. Each marathon brings a deep sense of accomplishment, serving as both a personal challenge and a powerful way for her to reconnect with her goals.
Rashanthi feels incredibly fortunate to have secured one of just 20,024 bibs for the Olympic marathon. It was the first time it has been open to the public. It’s recognised as the toughest marathon course in Olympic history, it featured relentless climbs—including a steep ascent near the 32km mark that tested even the most seasoned runners.
Rashanthi’s primary goal for 2025 is to regain full fitness after managing a meniscus tear for the past 18 months. She’s focused on strength training, mobility work, and gradually rebuilding her running base with the aim of returning stronger than ever, hopefully in time for the Boston Marathon. It’s her final piece in her Six Star journey. While it may not happen this year, she’s steadily laying the groundwork to make it a reality when the time is right.
Her biggest challenge was running the 2024 New York City Marathon with a rolled ankle. She said, “Every step was painful, but my determination to finish never faltered.” The race pushed her resilience to the limit and served as a powerful reminder of how strong the mind can be when the body is under strain.
RASHANTHI’S TOP RECOVERY TIPS
“Prioritise rest and listen to your body. Recovery is as crucial as training. I rely on regular stretching, foam rolling, and massages.”
