Nick has been a journalist since 2012 and has spent most of that time writing about health and fitness for a variety of publications. Nick spent nine years working on the Coach magazine and website before moving to the fitness team at Tom’s Guide in 2024. Nick is a keen runner and also the founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers, which specialises in reviewing running shoes, watches, headphones and other gear.
Nick has covered all aspects of health and fitness throughout his career, interviewing experts and celebrities, trying fitness classes and running marathons, all in the name of providing readers with the information they need to get the most out of an active lifestyle.
Nick ran his first marathon in 2016 after six weeks of training for a magazine feature and subsequently became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 25min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 16 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon.
Nick runs 60-90 miles a week and races regularly with his club, which gives him a lot of opportunity to test out running gear: he has tested and reviewed hundreds of pairs of running shoes, as well as fitness trackers, running watches, sports headphones, treadmills, and all manner of other kit. Nick is also a qualified Run Leader in the UK.
Nick is an established expert in the health and fitness area and along with writing for several publications, including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, he has been quoted on The Guardian and The Independent.
Nick graduated from the University of York in 2010 with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and worked in the NHS for three years, during which time he completed his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at News Associates in London. Before starting on Coach and moving into health and fitness, Nick worked as a football journalist and lived in Kathmandu, Nepal for two years.
Latest articles by Nick Harris-Fry

‘Missed workouts aren’t failures, they’re feedback’ — sports psychologist shares 5 tips for managing 'missed workout guilt'
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Feeling guilty about skipping a workout is a natural thing, but using these expert tips will help you adjust your mindset and keep your training on track.

I’ve worn a Garmin watch for 10 years and this hidden feature is something I use every day
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin shortcuts make the features you use most on your watch more accessible, and it’s something every Garmin owner needs to know about.

‘Motivation thrives when you balance performing well, enjoying what you do and continually learning’ — a sports psychologist shares 5 top tips for maintaining your motivation to exercise
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you find your motivation to train is in short supply, this advice from a sports psychologist can help boost and maintain your eagerness to exercise.

I ran 35 miles in the Nike Structure Plus — here’s my verdict on Nike’s most cushioned stability shoe
By Nick Harris-Fry published
RecommendedThe Nike Structure Plus delivers a lot of comfort and support and is a strong cushioned option for runners who use a stability shoe.

‘You want it to be easy. You want it to be accessible so that you're actually doing it’ — 5 things every runner can learn from Jakob Ingebritsen’s strength training routine
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strength training is something all runners should be doing, and this advice and workout from Olympic champ Jakob Ingebritsen will help you add it to your routine.

Garmin Fenix vs Forerunner vs Venu: which type of Garmin watch is right for you?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s huge line-up of smartwatches is mostly divided up into three lines — Fenix, Forerunner and Venu — with each being designed to suit a different type of user.

'I have very tight hips, but doing this stretch every day has helped to improve my mobility'
By Nick Harris-Fry published
After many years of doing nothing to try to remedy my tight hips, I'm doing the windshield wiper stretch every day to loosen up.

Forget the gym — you just need 12 minutes to sculpt a stronger core with this equipment-free workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re looking to get fit at home, this short core workout is perfect for building strength in your abs, obliques and deeper stabilizing muscles.

I ran 40 miles in the Adidas Evo SL ATR and it’s my go-to daily trainer for the winter
By Nick Harris-Fry published
RecommendedThe Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR is the winterized model of the Adidas Evo SL daily trainer and maintains the high standards of the line.

Strava launches guided workouts — here’s 3 things that impressed me about the new feature
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strava’s new Instant Workouts feature can help guide your training with suggested training sessions for over 40 different sports.

Not the Fenix 9 — this is the new Garmin watch I want to see in 2026
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin updated most of its watches in 2025, but there wasn’t a new version of the Forerunner 165 and the brand needs to strengthen its entry-level option in 2026.

I tried the Hyperice Normatec Elite Hip to boost my post-run recovery — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Using the Normatec Elite Hip air compression device seemed to help with tightness in my hips and hamstrings during marathon training, but there are cheaper ways to boost recovery.

Best Garmin watch 2026 tested and rated: Top picks to hit your fitness goals this year
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, hikers, marathoners, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.

I run 60 miles a week and these are my 7 winter running essentials
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Running in the winter can be a cold and wet affair, but if you have the right apparel and accessories, it becomes a whole lot more manageable.

Ditch sit-ups and crunches — blast your abs in 10 minutes with this 4-move standing core workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re not a fan of sit-ups and crunches then you can stay standing with this 10-minute, 4-move abs workout that uses a dumbbell and a resistance band.

Shokz OpenFit Pro review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Shokz OpenFit Pro headphones sound fantastic and offer a comfortable secure fit, but they’re expensive for open buds and the noise reduction feature is underwhelming.

Garmin’s top smartwatches are getting a massive free software update — here are the 2 best new features
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s latest public beta update includes two useful new widgets that can help you manage your battery life and keep up with your favorite sports team.

Garmin launches nutrition tracking — but you’ll have to subscribe to Connect+ to get it
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin has launched a new in-app nutrition tracking feature that helps users to hit their calorie and macro intake goals, but it’s only available for Garmin Connect+ subscribers.

This Garmin accessory is the best $8 I’ve spent — every Garmin owner should get one
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve been wearing Garmin watches for 10 years and this cheap keychain adaptor makes charging them much easier, especially when traveling.

I’m a marathoner and this is how and why I use a running shoe rotation in my training
By Nick Harris-Fry published
While buying more than one running shoe seems expensive at first, using a rotation will improve your training and can also boost the durability of your sneakers.

We ran 60 miles in the New Balance 1080v15 — here’s our verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
RecommendedThe New Balance 1080v15 is a major update on its predecessor, thanks to the introduction of an all-new midsole foam called Infinion, which makes the shoe lighter and livelier.

Looking to get fit in 2026? Apple Fitness Plus has four new training programs to help you get started
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Apple Fitness Plus just got a big update that introduces four new training programs that can help you ease into regular workouts, introduce you to yoga, or upgrade your existing routine.

I’m tackling Garmin’s hardest virtual fitness challenge in 2026 — walking the length of the Appalachian Trail
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Appalachian Trail badge is earned by walking 2,175 miles to mimic the length of the famous hiking route — it’s a good way to make your daily step tracking more exciting.
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