SDA Knowledge Base

• https://kb.speeddemosarchive.com/Sonic_the_Hedgehog
• Game mechanics (general physics, speed cap, etc.)
• Sonic 1 levels
• Slightly outdated but still a good resource

Naegleria's tutorial

• https://tinyurl.com/yd3x3spf (YouTube)
• Goes through the whole game level by level
• Really old but might be worth checking out

Tenebrae's notes

• https://pastebin.com/EXknRQKg
• Explains most of the glitches used in Any%

Motooni's tutorial videos

• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtmsvT5V8PQkItsjZifw0t795BOQnFpnZ
• Some newer tricks (Final Zone, Scrap Brain 3)

Other tips

• Watch many runs, not just the top ones on the leaderboard (both glitchless and glitched)
• Watch ILs (individual levels) by Tee-N-Tee, Werster & others
• Look up information on Sonic 2 and Sonic 3&K
• Join the Sonic Speedrunning Discord. People will help you out if you have any questions about the game.
• Have fun!