A-Z Maps has been chosen as the official mapping partner to produce maps for the National Trails of England and Wales. There are 16 long distance paths that have been designated as official National Trails, covering some of the most stunning parts of the country. The official National Trail maps will be produced using the iconic OS 1:25,000 mapping data, …
Bournemouth Marathon “guess the combined time” competition
It’s less than a week to go until 4 members of the A-Z team take part in the Bournemouth Marathon and after months of training and preparation, they are almost ready. The team are also well on their way to achieving their fundraising target of £1000 to be split between their 3 chosen charities; London’s Air Ambulance, Joining Jack and …
A-Z team training on Bournemouth Marathon Course
The Plan As part of their preparation for the Bournemouth Marathon, the A-Z team planned a training trip to the south coast. One of the team, who shall remain nameless, had decided that visualisation was an important part of preparation for such a challenge. Consequently, the A-Z team have now visited the Bournemouth Marathon course and seen for themselves that …
Bournemouth Marathon 2016 progress update 1
Bournemouth Marathon 2016 progress update A few months after committing to run a marathon, the stark reality of the challenge is starting to dawn on the A-Z team – this is going to hurt! The initial optimism (mainly Kieran’s) and bravado is starting to wear off as people’s thoughts turn towards training and the distinction between perceived fitness and actual fitness …
Bournemouth Marathon 2016 fundraising
Bournemouth Marathon 2016 fundraising While the A-Z team are running the Bournemouth Marathon to challenge ourselves and to get fit, we are also choosing to support 3 very worthy charities where the money raised actually helps to save and improve the quality of lives. Geographers’ A-Z Map Company Ltd have had close links to London’s Air Ambulance for several years …
Bournemouth Marathon 2016 – The A-Z Challenge
The Office Christmas Party can often produce a few surprises and things people feel they may regret in the morning and the A-Z 2015 one was no exception. Some way down her second bottle of Pinot, Caroline Ball, our Human Resources and Christmas party organiser, decided she wanted to run a marathon next year and set about persuading anyone within …