Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships
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Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships : Deam Lake, Indiana
The Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships take place at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Clark County, Indiana. The event uses the park's open water and trails; the park covers about 1,300 acres and sits at an elevation of 535 feet. Organizers describe the lake water as clean and the running sections as challenging.
The U.S. Championship uses a 12.5 mile (20 km) SwimRun course. The day also includes open water swim events with multiple distance options and an ultra swim. The championships are part of the Mudskipper Championship Series, a set of five events that present longer swimrun distances and aim to develop more advanced swimrunners.
SwimRun-specific equipment and race characteristics are outlined for participants. Wetsuits are optional for most events, and typical swimrun gear considerations include shoes suitable for wet running, goggles, hand paddles, and pull buoys. Organizers note that some swimrun items require practice, for example paddles increase shoulder load and pull buoys alter swim-run transitions.
The event program groups both SwimRun courses and separate open water swim distances within a single day of activities at Deam Lake. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
