
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

I review running watches and these are my top 3 suggestions for most people
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The running watch market is full of fantastic options and the wide range of devices can be confusing, but one of these three watches is likely to cover everything you need.

I ran 40 miles in the New Balance SC Elite v5 carbon plate racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The New Balance SC Elite v5 has a lighter and faster design than the SC Elite v4 and can compete with the best racers available, but it’s less comfortable and stable than its predecessor.

I test running shoes and my favorite sneaker for beginners is under $100 in the early Prime Day sales
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re just starting out with running then you can’t go wrong with the Brooks Ghost, and the previous model of the shoe is reduced to $99 ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Garmin Venu X1: I raced 5 miles wearing both watches — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I wore the Garmin Venu X1 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to tackle a 5-mile race to compare their design and sports tracking features.

I’m a marathoner and this 10-minute kettlebell workout is perfect for adding onto the end of runs
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Do this 10-minute strength workout for runners two or three times a week to improve your strength, power and running form.

Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 get 28 upgrades in free software update — here are the 6 best new features
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s latest Public Beta update brings 28 new features to the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 watches, including all the new stuff introduced on the Venu X1 and Forerunner 970.

Ditch neck pain! This 10-minute abs workout sculpts and strengthens your core (no sit-ups needed)
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Strengthen your core without putting too much strain on your neck using this abs workout that avoids sit-ups and crunches.

Is this the most comfortable Nike running shoe ever made? What you need to know about the Nike Vomero Premium
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Nike has launched two new max-cushioned running shoes in the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium, and the latter aims to feel like you’re running on an anti-gravity treadmill.

I swapped my usual core workout for this 25-minute Pilates session — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This 25-minute Pilates workout is a great test for your core, strengthening your abs, obliques and deep stabilizer muscles.

My job is testing running shoes — here are 7 shoes on sale for under $100 I’d recommend
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
There are always a lot of running shoes available in the sales, but these five I’ve tested stand out as offering exceptional value now they’re under $100.

The Garmin Epix Pro just hit its lowest ever price on Amazon — I’d get it ahead of the Fenix 8
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You can save over $400 on the Garmin Epix Pro right now and given the high price of new models like the Fenix 8, I’d say this is the best deal going on a Garmin right now.

Forget running — get fitter and boost your metabolism in 20 minutes with this standing HIIT workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You don’t need to go for a run to improve your cardio fitness and burn a load of calories — try this 20-minute standing HIIT workout at home instead.

Whoop rivals are coming — Polar trails subscription-free band as Garmin launches new sleep tracker
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Polar has confirmed it’s launching a screen-free fitness tracker to rival Whoop in the coming months, while the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available to pre-order now.

Forget sit-ups — sculpt your abs in 10 minutes with this standing dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This 10-minute workout utilizes standing exercises to target the abs, allowing you to get fitter and stronger without relying on traditional core moves like sit-ups and planks.

Garmin Venu X1 hands-on — this smartwatch Is unlike any other Garmin
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The new Venu X1 is a break from Garmin’s traditional line-up of smartwatches, with a wild design, short battery life and a slightly confusing mix of sports and smart features.

Garmin Forerunner 970 Review: my new favorite sports watch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 970 offers hardware and software upgrades that make it the best Forerunner yet, and a convincing alternative to the Garmin Fenix 8.

6 essential checks to prepare your bike for a summer of cycling
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re cycling more now that summer has arrived, then it’s worth doing these six bits of maintenance on your bike to ensure it’s ready for the extra miles.

I ran 40 miles with the Cloudsurfer 2 vs. On Cloudmonster 2 — which shoe should you buy?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve racked up the miles in both the On Cloudsurfer 2 and On Cloudmonster 2 running shoes to see which is the better option for your training.

Skip the gym — you just need 1 dumbbell and 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this 6-move workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Armed with just one heavy dumbbell, you can reshape your whole body using this fast-paced six-move workout, which you can do anywhere you have room to stand and jump.

Garmin takes on Apple Watch Ultra — here’s the first look at the Garmin Venu X1
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new Garmin Venu X1 is a sporty smartwatch with a huge AMOLED display that’s set to rival the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

I raced a 10K with the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs. Garmin Forerunner 570 — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I ran a local 10K event wearing both the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Garmin Forerunner 970 to test their performance and battery life.

No, not push-ups — strengthen your entire body with this 15-minute standing dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Grab a set of dumbbells and use this fast-paced standing workout to strengthen your whole body while also raising your heart rate and burning a lot of calories.

Garmin’s newest watches just got a battery life boost thanks to a free update
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin has released a free software update for the new Forerunner 970 and Forerunner 570 watches, improving their battery life.

I ran 40 miles in the Asics Gel-Kayano 32 — and it's one of the most comfortable running shoes ever
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Gel-Kayano 32 is one of the most comfortable stability shoes available, offering a slight upgrade over the Asics Gel-Kayano 31. However, the older shoe may still offer better value.
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