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COROS — PACE 3 — v3.1808.0 — 29 July 2026
the5krunner insight: This is a decent update, worth installing for Live Tracking alone if you train on your own or in remote places.
The headline addition is Live Tracking, which shares a link to an outdoor activity so that other people can follow location and stats in real time. The sleep view has been rebuilt around trends, sleep quality guidance, bedtime consistency and on-watch sleep editing. The update reached the COROS PACE 3 on 29 July, and treadmill workout speed adjustment has also been improved.
- Live Tracking shares a link to your outdoor activity so others can follow your location and stats in real time.
- The sleep view has been rebuilt with new trends, sleep quality guidance, bedtime consistency and on-watch sleep editing.
- Treadmill workout speed adjustment has been improved.
Full release notes: COROS PACE 3
Wahoo — ELEMNT ACE / BOLT 3 / ROAM 3 — v302661 — 28 July 2026
the5krunner insight: This is relevant only to riders who own the Tymewear VitalPro, but for them it turns raw breathing data into live ventilation training zones on the head unit.
The update adds ventilation training zones that use data from the Tymewear VitalPro chest strap to judge effort by breathing rather than power or heart rate. Riders complete a threshold test through Tymewear, enter the values in the Wahoo app (version 6.89.0) and assign the zones to their cycling profiles. The feature reached the ELEMNT ACE, ELEMNT BOLT 3 and ELEMNT ROAM 3, and the underlying respiration data is written to the FIT file.
- Ventilation training zones show the current breathing-based effort zone with a colour-coded background (Tymewear VitalPro required).
- Additional data fields cover breathing rate, tidal volume, minute ventilation and time spent in each zone.
- The post-ride summary on the head unit shows the proportion of the session spent in each ventilation zone.
- Respiration data is written to the FIT file and can be sent to the Tymewear app for further analysis.
Find your model’s release notes: ELEMNT ACE · ELEMNT BOLT 3 · ELEMNT ROAM 3
No updates this week
Checked and nothing to report for the week ending 1 August 2026: Garmin, Amazfit, Suunto, Polar, Hammerhead, Samsung and Huawei either had no release in the window or released stability and bug fix updates only. Garmin shipped several firmware releases in the window, including Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 70 stable version 9.19 and betas for the Fenix 8 series, Edge 550/850/1050 and Instinct 3, but each carried bug fixes alone.
Previous edition: #8 Deep Dive Feature Files: Week Ending 25 July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the COROS PACE 3 now have live tracking?
Yes. The latest update adds Live Tracking, which lets you share a link to an outdoor activity so friends and family can follow your location and statistics in real time.
What is new in the latest COROS PACE 3 firmware update?
The update adds Live Tracking, rebuilds the sleep view with new trends, sleep quality guidance, bedtime consistency and on-watch sleep editing, and improves treadmill workout speed adjustment.
Do the Wahoo ELEMNT ACE, BOLT 3 and ROAM 3 support breathing-based training zones?
Yes, when paired with the Tymewear VitalPro chest strap. The update adds ventilation training zones that judge effort by breathing, alongside data fields for breathing rate, tidal volume, minute ventilation and time in each zone.
What is new in the latest Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 firmware update?
The update adds live ventilation training zones that use data from the Tymewear VitalPro, a colour-coded zone display, extra breathing data fields and a post-ride breakdown of time spent in each zone.
Do I need extra hardware to use the Wahoo ventilation training zones?
Yes. The feature requires the Tymewear VitalPro, which uses separate breathing and heart-rate sensors that both pair with the ELEMNT, and it currently works only on the ELEMNT ACE, BOLT 3 and ROAM 3.
Last Updated on 2 October 2026 by tfk the5krunner
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
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- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
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- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Ravemen FR1000: The light and the computer mount in one unit, so nothing else goes on the bars. Better than mine.
- Ravemen FR1500SE: 1,500 lumens hanging under your Garmin, for proper night rides.
- Ravemen FR500: A brighter FR300 with the same mount.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Kineon MOVE+: Red and infrared light for sore knees, Achilles and other joints after hard training. I use it.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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