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 GPSPerfect 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!