GPS Training Podcast

GPS Training Podcast – Episode 125 In this month’s episode of the GPS Training Podcast, Jon is joined once again by Andy from GPS Training. In this episode: Andy’s Update After The Lap Andy returns from taking on The Lap, a challenging 47-mile ultra-marathon around Lake Windermere. We discuss how his training went, the highs and lows of race day, what kit worked well, and what he learnt from the experience. If you’re considering your first ultra event, there are plenty of useful insights and

In this month’s podcast Mad May – Half prices OS maps on the Garmin GPSMAP67i The biggest GPS mistakes we see every week 32gb TwoNav Terra being reintroduced, and the reasons why Why more people are getting rescued in the hills… and what we’re getting wrong – BMC article I recently read Andy’s Top Tips —- 1st Story – Mad May – Half prices 1:25k OS maps on the Garmin GPSMAP67i —- Garmin led promotion – we cannot offer this discount without them. – 1:25k, 1:50k and 1:250k map card – RRP – £

In this month’s podcast Garmin software update GPS Amnesty – get free OS maps on a TwoNav GPS unit UK GPX Walks Directory Premium OS Planner – within online resource Trade in – get an instant price Andy’s Top Tips 1 – Garmin’s software update The Problem (In Simple Terms) Garmin released new software updates in March 2026: – Montana 700 / 700i / 750i / 710 / 710i / 760i Updated from 24.30 → 24.50 – GPSMAP 67 / 67i Updated from 9.35 → 9.38 These updates were intended to fix issues (including a

GPS Training Podcast – Episode 122 **Interview with Martin Overton, Founder of TalkyToaster Maps** In this episode, we sit down with **Martin Overton**, the founder of TalkyToaster Maps, to explore the story behind one of the most detailed and widely used third-party map providers for Garmin GPS devices. 1. What Are TalkyToaster Maps? Martin explains what TalkyToaster maps are and who they’re designed for. With over 500 maps covering almost every country and updated monthly, TalkyToaster pro

Big news from Suunto, updated UK Grid reference finder, the end of the Garmin GPSMAP67 and Andy’s top tips. 1. 90 Years of Suunto Suunto was founded in 1936, celebrating 90 years in 2026 Anniversary marked with the Suunto Vertical Titanium Limited Edition Only 1,936 units worldwide Just 22 coming to the UK GPS Training is expecting at least 6 units What makes it special Titanium build Based on Suunto’s flagship outdoor watch A nod to Suunto’s expedition and navigation heritage, not fashio

Getting to Grips with Your GPS in 2026 In this New Year’s Day episode, we look at one simple question many walkers and runners ask at the start of the year: “How do I actually get confident using my GPS?” Rather than talking tech for tech’s sake, this episode walks through the practical training options available through GPS Training, helping you choose the right level of support for how you use your GPS. What’s covered in this episode 1. The GPS Training Online Resource – more here 24/7 ac