In another example of triathletes volunteering to assist a researcher and then failing to deliver the goods we got the following message from Lynsey Bullock who attended Windsor and handed out questionnaires on nutrition. Seems the response has not been good so here is an appeal for others to help.

"I am carrying out research regarding triathletes and their nutrition. I am studying for a MSc in human nutrition at Kings College London and the research is part of the course requirements. The research is questionnaire based and I need athletes, competing this season in Olympic distance triathlons, to complete the questionnaire for me. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire and hopefully the research will be used to benefit athletes like yourself. I need a sample of at least 100 questionnaires and am getting a very slow response rate from the 700 that I have already distributed. I am writing therefore to ask (plead!!) you to circulate this message throughout your club and take the time to fill in the questionnaire attached. It can be printed off and mailed back to me (address is on the questionnaire) or faxed back on 020 7848 4185. Alternatively it can be answered on the attachment and e-mailed straight back to me. The time taken for completion of your most recent Olympic triathlon would also be useful. Your time would be greatly appreciated and return of the questionnaires as soon as possible would be very helpful."