Cynthia Erivo's Endurance Must Be Studied

When marathon training is your "me-time."

Hello, Popsugar here, with your reminder to do things that make you feel well. Today's newsletter was written and curated by lifestyle director Kelsey Garcia. Cynthia Erivo's Me-Time Is Marathon Training Cynthia Erivo must not have heard of "bed rotting." The multi-talented multi-hyphenate came off a demanding back-to-back "Wicked" press tour and launched straight into a literal one-woman show. (Erivo is starring in a stage rendition of "Dracula" on London's West End.) And yet, she still found time to train for a marathon . . . and then beat her personal record.    Erivo chatted with Popsugar's Chandler Plante ahead of the London Marathon on April 26, which she would finish at 3:21:40. Though she faced a few roadblocks in her training process, Erivo has a nice perspective on its demands. "I have to sometimes explain that, yes, the training is work for the body, but for me, it's a real time for myself just to be left alone. It's a meditation," she said. "When I get to run, I take the time for myself. It's like me-time. I don't really speak to anyone, and if I'm on the phone, then I pick the person I'm speaking to." Read More Winnie Harlow Has Some (Inner) Beauty Advice Vitiligo has taught Winnie Harlow a lot about self-love and kindness. And now, she's sharing those lessons. READ MORE → Forest Bathing Isn't What I Expected — It's Better Settle in, set any potential preconceived notions aside, and step into the fast-growing world of forest bathing. READ MORE → What It's Like to Date Amid a New Diagnosis It was as cute a meet-cute as could be. Megan Nicklay, 29 years old at the time, had made it from New York City to Santiago, Chile, where she'd spend the next few weeks completing a summer internship she planned over a year prior. Luck would have it that the man who owned the apartment she was staying at had a son — a son who was flirtatious, handsome, and had blue-green eyes that didn't decide on one color or the other. It was May 2025 and on this particular day, the two spent hours strolling and chatting in the crisp air, finally making their way back to the apartment that brought them together. They sat in the back patio and string lights above watched on as Nicklay's newfound crush inched closer to her. "Can I kiss you?" he asked. Nicklay was gleeful, but as he placed his hand on her neck she flinched. One touch closer and he might have known right then: known that she was wearing a synthetic wig and had been diagnosed with cancer three months prior. — Shahamat Uddin Read More All It Takes Is 10 PS . . . Before you go, here are more stories from Popsugar and beyond that we think you'll appreciate. Lindsay Arnold details how her wellness routine has changed since leaving "Dancing With the Stars" and becoming a mom. (For starters, it's a lot of early-morning workouts.) Dive deeper into "exercise snacking," which, no, does not refer to that mid-workout protein bar.  I'll leave you with this case for forgiving people — even when you really, really don't want to. Shop PS Fitness Gear at CVS Functional, comfortable, and stylish activewear designed to take you to the gym and beyond. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from Popsugar Fitness in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.