Q I recently started training more heavily for some upcoming 5Ks and 10Ks. I run six days a week, including speedwork. I’m a fit 24-year-old, but I’ve noticed my sex drive flagging. Could my running be causing this?A There certainly can be a

of women who say they've actually run better after having sex before a race," says Milroy. There might even be some evidence to back up his claim: a survey of 2,000 runners at the Flora London Marathon revealed that the runners who'd had sex the night

is a hormone secreted by your adrenal glands. Companies who make the supplement claim that supplemental andro boosts levels of the hormone testosterone, helping to build muscle mass and sex drive. But when scientists tested it in the lab, they found

actually increases your sex drive. Experts at www.pponline.co.uk say that men’s testosterone levels increase after a work-out. And a recent survey reported that women who listed running as their favourite sport also had more adventurous sex lives. All

for thousands of years in China, ginseng is an herb traditionally taken to remedy chronic fatigue, nervous disorders, low sex drive, and forgetfulness. In terms of exercise, ginseng has been said to boost energy levels and performance and to speed workout

.“But I’m afraid that’s only the start. You need to embark upon some breathtakingly wasteful undertaking. Something to mop up all the spare cash that’s currently slopping around in your accounts, driving the Revenue into a feeding frenzy.”I frowned. “Like

long race, one of the best sessions to do within a few days is a short spin on the turbo," says coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "Do 20 minutes and don't worry about your heart rate. Then stretch and follow this up with a swim later in the day

Loss of energy. Unusually stiff muscles. Lowered sex drive. They might seem like completely unrelated problems, but there's one sports condition that links them all - overtraining syndrome. It might sound made-up but it exists and it needs

for Stuart Barr, 39, and Nicholas Davis, 32, who both live in Cumbria – a part of the world not exactly renown for its mild winters. They often run 10-13 miles together at about 4am, a particularly bleak time to run when the northern climate is blowing wind

adult life. And if I thought about stopping, my partner and daughter would kick me out of the door and tell me to get on with it.Nick Troop Years Running 20+ Finishing a marathon is easier than you thinkWhen I started running in the 1980s, the marathon