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36 Stung by Killer Hornets at Iizuna Marathon

http://www.shinmai.co.jp/news/20101004/a-1.htm

translated by Brett Larner

At around 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 3 at Nagano's Iizuna Kogen ski area, 36 people including staff and runners at the 24th Nagano Iizuna Kogen Kenko Marathon were stung by what appeared to be yellow killer hornets. 33 people including 18 children were taken by car to a local hospital for treatment. According to city officials and race organizers, none of the injuries was serious. Nevertheless, organizers stopped the race to protect the safety of those taking part.
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2009 As Seen By JRN Readers

JRN's most-read articles of 2009 by month:

January
Japanese runners to watch in 2009. - Jan. 8
Bringing back the classic: Fukushi in Osaka.- Jan. 23

February
Masters runner Yoshihisa Hosaka sets 60+ world record at Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon.- Feb. 2

March
Reiko Tosa's "homemade" training for Tokyo finale.- Mar. 18
The man in the wig speaks.- Mar. 25

April
Mimura leaves Asics to start own company.- Apr. 5
A report from Rikuren's New Zealand training camp.- Apr. 11

May
Weekend Japanese track action roundup.- May 18

June
Phuket Marathon helping to rebuild local economy. - June 16

July
From the editor: women's marathoning and the autumn sky.- July 2
Big Mouth scores the big ticket - Ueno in Berlin.- July 28
Life after 2:08 - an interview with Takayuki Nishida.- July 29

August
Osaka Mayor Hashimoto announces Osaka Marathon for 2011.- Aug. 6
Showing women a new way: Yukiko Akaba's challenge.- Aug. 12
Yukiko Akaba talks about her final training for World Championships marathon.- Au…
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30 Runners Stung by Killer Hornets During Mountain Race Near Kyoto

http://mainichi.jp/select/jiken/news/20090921ddm041040144000c.html
http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=soc_30&k=2009092000128

translated and edited by Brett Larner

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At about 12:25 p.m. on Sept. 20 on Mt. Oe near Kyoto, a swarm of the giant killer hornet suzumebachi attacked runners taking part in the Yosano Mt. Oe Mountain Race. Thirty runners out of the field of 370 were stung as they ran on the mountain's hiking trails, some receiving multiple stings.

Race officials helped incapacitated participants to return to the start via cars at road access points along the course. While most of the stings were mild, five people were injured badly enough to be taken to the hospital after police received word of the attacks from a nearby campground and from race officials. One athlete remained in the hospital to receive further medical treatment.

Translator's note: The suzumebachi is the hornet which produces the amino acids used by 2009 World Championships women&…
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Yoshimi Ozaki Looking for Marathon Gold With Secret Weapon: Honey of the Giant Killer Hornet

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Marathoner Yoshimi Ozaki (28, Team Daiichi Seimei) will employ a secret weapon in this weekend's World Championships women's marathon in Berlin: the honey of the giant killer hornet suzumebachi. The honey, which Ozaki received from one of her trainers, has been produced by the Fujiwara bee farm in Iwate Prefecture for over 108 years. 500 g costs around $100. In addition to providing energy, the honey reduces the sensation of muscle fatigue during strenuous exercise. "It tastes very rich and is really nutritious," said Ozaki. "I'll be using it to give my body back its energy in the second half of the race. It was pretty effective in training." Ozaki will dissolve the honey into her sports drink and water bottles in hopes that it will convey the power of the suzume…
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