GPS Training Podcast – number 115

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In this month’s episode, Jon flies solo while Andy enjoys a well-earned holiday. We’ve packed a lot in — from brand-new GPS tools to the latest watch launches. Here’s what you can expect:

📰 News Round-Up

• Satellite Messenger Plan Calculator – Compare real-world costs of Garmin, ZOLEO, and Spot devices.

• Garmin inReach Cost Calculator – Work out the ongoing costs of owning an “i” series GPS unit.

• COROS NOMAD GPS Watch – Adventure-first design with journaling features, but will GPS Training stock it?

• Garmin Running Metrics – New Running Tolerance and Running Economy tools to help prevent injuries.

🎙️ Interview with Simon from Suunto

We sit down with Simon to talk about the brand-new Suunto Race 2 and Suunto Wing 2 Headphones.

• Design updates: slimmer profile, titanium vs steel, and sapphire glass

• New sensors: heart rate, blood oxygen, VO₂ max

• Navigation: 32GB memory, offline maps, safety features

• Everyday use: AMOLED display, touchscreen + scroll wheel

• Battery life: 50 hours in all-satellite mode

• Plus: what sets the Race 2 apart from the competition

Find the Suunto Race 2, Race S, and Vertical at GPSTraining.co.uk.

🔦 Spotlight: UK Grid Reference Finder

A brand-new free tool from GPS Training!

• Convert postcodes, grid references, eastings/northings, lat/long, and even What3Words

• Download GPX files to load straight into your GPS
  Perfect for finding car parks or planning routes. Try it at: GPSTraining.co.uk > More > Grid Reference Finder

🤖 Ask the Bot!

We put your best AI support bot questions under the spotlight, including:

• What’s the difference between a check-in message and a normal message on Garmin inReach?

• How to change data boxes on a TwoNav Cross Plus

• Sending tracks to a TwoNav Terra from your phone

• Changing your GPS Training online resource password

• Locking the screen on a TwoNav Terra

• Switching Garmin GPSMAP66i to hiking mode

• Exporting GPX files from Garmin Connect to Strava

Want to try the Support Bot yourself? Log in to our online resource: GPSTraining.co.uk > Online Resource > Support Bot.

🎧 Outro

That’s a wrap for Episode 115!

• New Garmin features, COROS NOMAD launch, and a deep dive with Suunto

• Check out the new UK Grid Reference Finder and Satellite Messenger calculators on our website

• Andy will be back next month — plus we’ll hopefully spill the beans on Garmin’s mystery webinar

Thanks for tuning in, and safe walking until next time!