By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov. 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Nautica NYC Triathlon, consisting of a 1500m swim, a 40k bike race and a 10k run, is scheduled to be held on the July 18th of 2010. The triathlon is held every year, where around 3000 athletes have to swim the Hudson river followed by a Manhattan Bike tour and a run through NY’s central park.

There are safety measures taken with the kayakers and other crew members, forming a 20 yard frame from the starting point to the finishing line at the Hudson river, which is also one of the most important and famous water ways of America. Then comes the bike race where, the athletes stay on the hilly courses in Manhattan, finishing at the Mosholu Parkway.

At the end comes the run, with the people exiting the Riverside Park at the 72nd street and then running in New York’s famous Central Park. Reebok Sports Club/NY is the official “fitness center” for the Triathlon. Along with the professionals, amateurs and physically challenged can also take part in the Triathlon in the different categories that they have. Awards are given out to the top three finishers in males and females category in the different age groups.

The event is expected to rope in a very competitive crowd in its 10th year, with the registrations already closed (registration had begun at 12.01 A.M on Nov 1st). The registration closed in 11 days in 2007, 8 hrs in 2008, and 22 minutes in 2009. The NYC marathon lottery for 2010 will open tomorrow on 2nd Nov. The NYC Tri also hosts the Central Park Underwear Run. In 2009 a world record was set with the most number of people wearing only their underwear.