Chattanooga, TN
Cautionary tale
I really meant to post this last night but ended up taking benadryl and dozing off. Anyway, I was running from Timberlinks road pull off to Edward's Point yesterday early evening when, out of nowhere, I was swarmed and stung by many bees (9 to be exact). Don't know what kind; didn't stop to ask. Proceeded to throw down my water and swat for maybe a tenth of a mile or so. I took a different trail out and finished my run in the gym. Anyway, went back for a recon run tonight for water bottles and never saw a bee. I have no idea where they came from but it was within a 1.25 of Timberlinks road. I just wanted all to be aware of the situation. Come on Fall.
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Permalink Reply by Robert Kulisek on -
Thanks for the heads up.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Sedwick on
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Actually Robert, I have been back 5 times since and no trouble. Maybe I stumbled on a hive that had come down with some branches, Dunno.
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Permalink Reply by Robert Kulisek on
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I saw on a previous post that you were asking about training runs. I'm out on the trails on Signal fairly frequently (especially as the fall trail running season starts up), so shoot me a message if you're interested in a run.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Sedwick on
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will do
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Permalink Reply by Cathi Cannon on -
Ran the 11 mile this morning, with no bees. :) Also went down to the swinging bridge without incident. yah! (hope they stay away!)
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Permalink Reply by Robert Kulisek on
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My brother, cousin, and I ran the old 11 mile course (to Suck Creek Road and back) on Sunday morning and likewise, came across no bees. Hopefully it'll be clear on race day next month!
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Permalink Reply by Ben Sedwick on
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I may have passed you guys on my way out and your way back. I was the one moving at turtle speed. I think this hot summer turned every run into a slow one; hence my speed. Cathi and all, I believe the bees were a result of freshly fallen branches etc.. in the trail and I just happened upon a downed nest. I'm over there 4 to 5 nights a week and nothing since.
Robert Kulisek said:My brother, cousin, and I ran the old 11 mile course (to Suck Creek Road and back) on Sunday morning and likewise, came across no bees. Hopefully it'll be clear on race day next month!
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Permalink Reply by Cathi Cannon on
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I think after so many encounters with nests in the past, I like the idea of a heads up just in case!
Ben Sedwick said:I may have passed you guys on my way out and your way back. I was the one moving at turtle speed. I think this hot summer turned every run into a slow one; hence my speed. Cathi and all, I believe the bees were a result of freshly fallen branches etc.. in the trail and I just happened upon a downed nest. I'm over there 4 to 5 nights a week and nothing since. Robert Kulisek said:My brother, cousin, and I ran the old 11 mile course (to Suck Creek Road and back) on Sunday morning and likewise, came across no bees. Hopefully it'll be clear on race day next month!
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