
Nick Harris-Fry
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 27min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 13 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon.
Nick runs 50-80 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

Ditch the bench press — use this 8-minute push-up workout to strengthen your chest at home or the gym
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You can build stronger and bigger chest muscles without lifting weights using this 8-minute workout that’s entirely made up of push-up variations.

Skip the gym — you don’t need any equipment for this 10-minute abs workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This quick abs workout is easy to fit into even the busiest of routes thanks to the fact it only takes 10 minutes and you don’t need any equipment to do it.

I'm running the London Marathon — here are the shoes, watches and fueling products I’m using
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’m hoping to run a PR at the London Marathon — here’s the running gear and nutrition strategy I’ll be using on the day.

I’ve run 14 marathons — here’s how I set up my Garmin watch to help me pace them
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re aiming for a PR at your next marathon then your Garmin watch can be an invaluable ally, as long as you have the right stats on show during the race.

Adidas just launched its fastest racing shoe ever — here’s everything you need to know about the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Adidas has launched the Adizero Pro Evo 2 carbon plate running shoe, which offers even more energy return than the original Pro Evo 1

I’ve worn every Apple Watch — here’s 10 ways it’s become a better sports watch over the past 10 years
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Over the past 10 years the Apple Watch has gone from a good fitness tracker to one of the best sports watches thanks to these 10 improvements.

Forget the gym — this 12-move kettlebell abs workout boosts your core strength and power
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Grab a kettlebell and power up your core with this 12-minute workout, which will build functional strength throughout your whole body.

I used indoor cycling to help me run a faster marathon — here’s 6 ways it helped
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Indoor cycling is a low-impact way to increase your training load and I found it an enjoyable and effective addition to my running during marathon training.

We ran 60 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 — here’s our verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire published
The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 might be the softest and bounciest carbon plate racing shoe out there, but the trade-off is stability, and it won’t suit every runner.

I ran 40 miles in the North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 3 carbon plate trail-running shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The TNF Summit Vectiv Pro 3 excels with regards to comfort and stability over long distances, but lacks the spark you might expect from a carbon plate shoe.

Strava just bought the AI run coaching app Runna — here's what it means for you
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Sports tracking app Strava has bought Runna, the AI-powered run coaching app, in a huge deal that will have implications for the users of both apps.

I tried this 10-minute six-pack workout — here’s what happened to my abs and obliques
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Just 10 minutes of training left my abs aching for days, and if you want an effective workout to target the whole core, this is well worth giving a go.

Use these 3 tempo training tips from a personal trainer to get more from your workouts
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Personal trainer shares 3 ways to use tempo training during workouts to make your sessions more engaging and effective.

I ran 40 miles in the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 carbon plate racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3’s distinctive midsole design delivers as bouncy a ride as you’ll find in a racing shoe, but it’s unlikely to suit every runner.

Why Coros and Suunto could be the big winners of Garmin and Polar’s new paywalls
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin and Polar’s new subscription services have angered their users and Suunto and Coros could be set to benefit if people are ready to switch their sports watch brand.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is reduced by 30% right now — it’s a better deal than the new Garmin Vivoactive 6
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The price of the Garmin Vivoactive 5 has plummeted to just $208 and it looks a better value option for most people than the new Garmin Vivoactive 6.

You just need 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this low-impact workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
This 20-minute low-impact workout is made up entirely of exercises you do on the floor, so it’s a great way to strengthen the whole body while going easy on your joints.

I tried Garmin Connect+ for a week: here’s 3 things I like and 3 I dislike
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new Garmin Connect+ subscription service adds some useful features for athletes, but the AI-powered Active Intelligence advice has yet to impress me.

Wattbike launches a new Atom exercise bike to take on Peloton — these are the 4 key upgrades
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Upgrades to the Wattbike Atom’s design as well as the Wattbike Hub will make the exercise bike more appealing to cyclists of all levels.

8 minutes, no equipment — this 8-move Pilates abs workout works your deep core muscles
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
This 8-minute abs workout uses Pilates moves to engage your deep core muscles, helping you to get stronger and sculpt a more defined midsection.

I ran 35 miles in the Adidas Supernova Rise 2 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Supernova Rise 2 is a solid workhorse shoe that runners who don’t like to use max-cushioned daily trainers will enjoy, but there are better options out there.

I ran, cycled and worked out with the JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 are great value and have a reliable fit for workouts. The sound quality is good too, though the lackluster ANC counts against these headphones.

5 exercises, 1 dumbbell and 20 minutes are all you need to strengthen your whole body
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Grab a dumbbell and use this time-effective five-move circuit workout to strengthen muscles all over the body.
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