NOVEMBER HEDGEHOG HEADLINES

November is upon us and so is the season to give thanks. While 2020 may feel like a bit of a dumpster fire, there are still lots of things to be thankful for. If nothing else this year taught us all how to pivot, adapt and recover with grace. While we are hoping that 2021 is much more "normal" than 2020, we're prepared for whatever the year may have in store. We've also been looking forward to the new year, new races and new challenges in the blog. Check out some of these highlights from October:


Training Is Never Wasted- By Coach Stacey

Running the Pig Race - By Coach Kelly


Speaking of 2021, if you know someone who would benefit from coaching and you refer them to us you'll receive one month of free coaching. Email Stacey for more information on our referral program.
Outspoken Awards

We are honored to have not one, but two finalists for the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Awards this year. Coach Stacey is a finalist for Coach of the Year and Coach Kelly is a finalist for Race Director of the Year. Tune in on November 15th for the virtual awards ceremony. We can't wait to find out who wins.

Planks and Thanks Challenge

How about a CHALLENGE that incorporates daily CORE workouts and GRATITUDE? Introducing the Planks and Thanks Challenge.  The Challenge runs from November 30 - December 11. When the challenge begins, you’ll receive a daily email with a core work and and a gratitude based writing prompts. There will be a private Facebook group to connect with other people in the challenge. We will also be tracking everyone’s progress and will have for have drawings for fun daily prizes to keep you motivated on each day of the challenge and a grand prize drawing at the conclusion. Plus all participants who complete all the core and gratitude exercises will receive a special finisher’s gift. Cost is $15 and proceeds benefit KNOX and Manna on Main Street. You can sign up here.
Key Races for 2021

For the 2021 race season we plan on being at the following races:
Rocky Raccoon 13.1/50k/50 Miler – Huntsville State Park, Texas – February 13, 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Texas – Galveston, Texas – April 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge – Roanoke, Virginia – June 6, 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman – Cambridge, Maryland – June 13, 2021
IRONMAN Lake Placid – Lake Placid, New York – July 25, 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Maine – Old Orchard Beach, Maine – August 29, 2021
IRONMAN Atlantic City 70.3 – Atlantic City, New Jersey – September 12, 2021
IRONMAN Maryland – Cambridge, Maryland – September 18, 2021
Hogsback Half Marathon – Colebrook, Connecticut – September 25, 2021
IRONMAN Florida – Panama City Beach, Florida – November 2021

2021 Sonic Endurance Team
Registration for the Sonic Endurance 2021 Team is open! Team Membership allows access to our in person and virtual group workouts, training plans, education sessions, and the ability to interact with athletes and coaches on our private athlete forum. For 2021, we have different team options to fit your needs (and, as always, team membership is free for our one-on-one athletes -- one on one athletes should check with your coach for your code to register for free). Check out our team options here.
Sonic Secret Santa
Yes, it is almost December. That means it's time to sign up for the Sonic Secret Santa. Sign up here.

Sign up ends on November 13th. Names will be drawn on November 14th. Gifts should be sent by December 14th. If you have any questions email Kelly at kelly@sonicendurance.com.
ZWIFT RIDING FALL 2020
Coach Kelly is currently hosting a variety of Zwift group rides.

Tuesday 6 a.m. EST - Slowtwitch Women's Only Group Workout this is part of the Slowtwitch Indoors series and is open to all female athletes.

Wednesday 6 p.m. EST - Sonic Endurance meet up. Usually 60-90 minutes covering a variety of terrain. Will likely include some climbing.

Friday 6 a.m. EST -- Sonic Endurance Meet up. More recovery focused. 60 minutes.

Sunday 7 a.m. -- Sonic Endurance Meet Up. Long ride. 2-4 hours. Stay for as much or as little as you'd like.

For the meet ups make sure you have Sonic in your group name (e.g. Coach Kelly's Zwift name is Kelly Burns (Sonic / SFQ)). This helps make sure that you receive an invitation. If you have question reach out at kelly@sonicendurance.com.