February Hedgehog Headlines

Swim Bike Run Love

January can feel like the longest month but February feels like turning a corner towards spring and to lots of racing. Even through its still cold and snowy in lots of places, we're all about full speed ahead.

By now you all should have received your 2022 Sonic welcome packages. We'd love to see photos of you with your new gear (hint, hint that may also be a square in our February BINGO game). There's nothing like new gear coupled with lots of activities in February to get us all excited for spring racing season just around the corner. Here's a sneak peak at what's going on:

February 1, 2022 - Sonic BINGO begins - Amanda

February 7, 2022 7 p.m. EST - Training for Heart Health - Coach Deb

February 14, 2022 - Start of Spring Into Speed (TX) - Coach Jen

Throughout the month - Zwift Rides (virtual) and winter swimming at the Manorlu Swim Club (PA)

Race Calendar Reminder

REMINDER: If you would like to be featured in the weekly shout outs for upcoming race weekends, it is every athlete's responsibility (team members and one-on-one athletes) to fill out our new 2022 Race Calendar.

This excel sheet has tabs for every month at the bottom. You will need to go in and fill out your upcoming races for each month. If you would NOT like to be featured in the weekly shout outs, you do NOT need to input your information.

Input Races

February Challenge - BINGO

During the month of February, Sonic athletes will try to fill their entire Bingo board! Each challenge you complete you will earn a point. Only ONE challenge can be completed each day.

All athletes who complete at least 15 bingo squares or fill up two bingo rows will be in for a random drawing to win one of three gift certificates to the Sonic Endurance store.

We are encouraging our athletes to share Bingo adventures on social media if you have an account (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) and we’d love for you to tag @sonicendurance and use #SonicRiseandGrind.

Good luck and have fun!

More Information Here

Hedgehog Hustle

HUGE THANK YOU to all our Sonic coaches and the athletes who participated in 2022 Hedgehog Hustle.

Together we raised a total of $2,087 ($1,055 for Ainsleys Angels and $1,031 for Achilles International). Access to sport is so important and both of these organizations do an amazing job of helping people of all abilities participate in endurance events.

New Gear Alert

Our 2022 hats and visors from Boco Gear are in stock. They match perfectly with the 2022 kits and look sharp regardless of what you're wearing. Check them out!

Shop Here

We're braving the winter weather and swimming outside at the Manorlu Swim Club.

Spots are still available for the Saturday and Sunday sessions. Click below to register.

Spring Into Speed

Spring into Speed is back.

It is bigger, better, springier and speedier! This is an 8 week run training program designed to get you to your fastest 5k/10k/Half Marathon! Having accountability to get you out the door, to be consistent, and to push yourself in your training is a one way ticket to success. Plus we all know that misery loves company so let's all run fast together.

This training program is ideal for ALL levels of runners, whether you are already running a sub 20 5k or if you're just a beginner. It is adaptable for all. We will be targeting the Vintage Park Half Marathon/5k/Relay on April 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas as the goal race.

Happy February Birthdays

Derek Clouser

Emily Collier

Jen Ingram

Rob Piperno

Valyn Perini

Lake Placid Camp

Join Sonic Endurance coaches and athletes at the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics and home to the original 140.6 in the continental United States: Lake Placid, NY.

You’ll train on the race course multiple times throughout the weekend, hear from Sonic coaches on their Lake Placid experiences, and receive tips and advice to have your best day on race day.

Not racing Lake Placid? No problem! This camp is for athletes of all abilities. We'll have coaches leading swims, bikes and runs for beginner through advanced athletes.

Learn More

April 2, 2022 marks the 16th edition of the Greater Hartford Quarter Marathon in West Hartford, Connecticut.

This is a classic spring race on a rolling 6.55 mile course. Sonic Team members receive an automatic $15 discount at checkout. All proceeds benefit Achilles International.

Come join us!!!

Zwift Rides

Tuesdays at 6 a.m. EST -- Slowtwitch Women's Only Structured Workout. Open to the public so feel free to invite friends.

Friday at 6 a.m. EST -- Flat loops with lots of opportunities to sprint. Get ready to go after a green jersey.

Friday at 12:15 p.m. EST -- Easy paced social ride with Amanda.

Saturday at 7:30 a.m. EST -- Aerobic endurance ride with Kelly. Will get progressively longer each week.

Remember you need to follow Coach Kelly and Amanda on Zwift and make sure you have Sonic in your Zwift user name to ensure you receive an invite to these rides.