
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 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.

Forget planks — I tried the wall bear hold to strengthen my core and I’m not going back
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re keen to change up your core workout routine, then I recommend introducing some variations on the bear wall hold as an alternative to the classic plank.

Shokz OpenFit 2 vs. Shokz OpenFit 2+ — which open headphones should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Shokz OpenFit 2 are among the best open headphones you can get, especially for workouts, so are the Shokz OpenFit 2+ a worthwhile upgrade?

Polar launches the Grit X2 sports watch — an affordable Garmin Fenix rival that’s built for adventure
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Polar Grit X2 packs all the key features you need for adventurous activities into a smaller watch that’s more affordable than the likes of the Garmin Fenix 8 and Polar Grit X2 Pro.

Apple Watch marks Global Running Day with a limited edition award — here's how to earn it
By Nick Harris-Fry published
To celebrate Global Running Day, Apple Watch users can earn a special award by running a 5K, and you can only get it today.

I wore the Garmin Forerunner 970 for over a week — here’s 5 things I like and 3 things I don’t
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve been testing out the Garmin Forerunner 970 for just over a week and several of its new features have already impressed me. But there are also drawbacks to the new watch.

Garmin Forerunner 570 review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 570 is an impeccable sports tracker with an attractive design, but it lacks a few features I’d expect to see on such an expensive watch.

I swapped my Bose Ultra Open for these $80 open earbuds — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nank Ultra headphones are good value open earbuds with a clip-on design that fits well for running and other workouts.

7 things to consider when buying a bike lock
By Nick Harris-Fry published
A quality bike lock is something every cyclist needs so use this expert advice to find the perfect security solution for your and your ride.

6 things to consider when buying bike lights
By Nick Harris-Fry published
A bright set of bike lights is a must if you’re planning to ride at night, so use this expert advice to find the perfect lights for you.

The best running headphones in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.

6 things to consider when buying a bike helmet
By Nick Harris-Fry published
A reliable helmet is a must for any cyclist — use this expert advice to ensure you’ve considered everything you need to when picking your bike helmet.

Mega Garmin Memorial Day sale is live — 10 deals on sports watches I’d shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re shopping for a sporty smartwatch this Memorial Day weekend then check out these huge discounts on Garmin watches, some of which are going for their lowest ever price.

I ran 40 miles in the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide trail-running shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide delivers a comfortable and supportive ride for long trail runs, but doesn’t do enough to merit its high price.

You just need 2 dumbbells, 20 minutes and this 7-move dumbbell workout to sculpt your arms and abs
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
It only takes 20 minutes to sculpt stronger abs and arms using this seven-move dumbbell workout that you can do at home or in the gym.

I ran 45 miles in the Tracksmith Eliot Racer carbon plate running shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Tracksmith Eliot Racer is an impressive debut carbon plate racing shoe, but doesn’t have the propulsive speed of the best options on the market.

I ran a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265 — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I put the new Garmin Forerunner 570 to the test by racing a half marathon with it, wearing the Forerunner 265 on my other wrist to compare the two watches.

I’m a marathoner trying to do more strength training and this 35-minute dumbbell workout is my new go-to session
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strength training can help you get stronger, faster and more injury-resistant as a runner, and this 35-minute dumbbell workout hits all the key areas you need for the sport.

I test Garmin watches for a living — here are the 5 coolest new features of the Forerunner 570 and 970
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin has unveiled the Forerunner 570 and 970 watches and as someone who’s been testing Garmins for years, I’m looking forward to these new features in particular.
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