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

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If you’ve not been giving your obliques enough attention during your workouts, try this 10-minute session that focuses on the sides of your torso to build strength and definition.

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Running a marathon is a big deal, but if you don’t keep your pre-race butterflies in check, they can overwhelm you in the days leading up to the event. Here's my advice.

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Apple is celebrating Earth Day 2026 by offering the chance to earn a limited edition Apple Watch badge — here’s how to get it before your chance is gone.

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I’m often guilty of neglecting my recovery work after runs, but one thing I do every day is roll my feet using a massage ball, which helps me avoid foot cramps.

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If you can find the time to slip this short stretching session into your daily routine you’ll reap the benefits in the form of increased mobility and reduced tightness.

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The Asics Megablast might just be the most versatile running shoe available and after over 200 miles of testing, I can confirm it’s durable as well.

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This 10-minute standing workout strengthens your abs and legs with low-impact moves — try it today.

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Running a marathon is never easy, but using the right gear certainly helps, and I’ll be turning to my tried-and-tested favorites for this marathon season.

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The Polar Street X has a bold design and a handy flashlight, but it’s not as accurate as other affordable options and feels outdated.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo is a max-stack "super-trainer" that undercuts the competition while outperforming most rivals.

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This 30-minute standing Pilates workout builds full-body strength without a burpee in sight.

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You don’t have to do long stretching routines every day to stay limber as a runner, but I consider these three quick moves daily essentials.

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I’ve been doing core workouts regularly for years and have tried almost every abs exercise going, and the bicycle crunch is the one I always include in my sessions.

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The Adidas Hyperboost Edge is the first true super-trainer from the brand and offers a bouncy and enjoyable ride for daily training, but it’s undermined by an uncomfortable upper.

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You don’t need loads of equipment or time to strengthen your core and upper body, just follow this 15-minute workout from a Pilates instructor.

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Steph Curry has teased the upcoming screenless Fitbit band on his Instagram, and Google could succeed where others have failed in making a potent Whoop rival.

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Coros has launched a massive free update for its watches that adds several features, including Pace Strategy and Hill Alerts, which are similar to two useful Garmin tools.

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You only need 10 minutes to build strength in your core and glutes with this short Pilates workout.

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The Mount to Coast C1 is a high-stack super-trainer that’s built to handle a wide variety of runs thanks to its comfortable but responsive midsole.

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Two personal trainers and resistance band experts put together this 15-minute standing workout to help you boost your core strength and stability.

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The Polar Street X is an affordable AMOLED sports watch that has a built-in flashlight and a robust design.

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I raced a half marathon while wearing the Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to test their accuracy, and there was a clear winner.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Hoka Speedgoat 7 has everything you want in a trail-running shoe, offering a comfortable ride and reliable grip across almost all surfaces in a fairly lightweight design.

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It’s been a long time coming, but Kiprun is launching its running shoe line-up in the U.S. this April, and it contains some of my favorite new shoes of 2026.
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