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

I’ve tested over 60 pairs of running shoes in 2025 and the best one just hit its lowest ever price
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Adizero Evo SL has finally hit the sales and the 30% discount you can get on the shoe right now brings it down to its lowest ever price.

Ditch the weights — this 10-move bodyweight workout will help you carve out a stronger core in just 10 minutes
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This quick core workout routine targets the abs and obliques along with the deeper core muscles.

I test Garmins for a living and this $5 watch face is a gamechanger
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This $5 Garmin Connect IQ watch face offers an incredible amount of customization and shows off your stats in style.

My favorite running shoe of 2025 just got an upgrade for winter — meet the Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Adizero Evo SL is the best all-around running shoe I’ve tested this year, and the ATR version adds a water-repellent upper and better grip for runs in wet and slushy conditions.

I’ve tested the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED vs AMOLED — should you upgrade to MicroLED?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is the world’s first MicroLED smartwatch, but in my testing, the AMOLED model was almost as impressive, and substantially cheaper.

The new Brooks Glycerin Flex is a gamechanger for cushioned running shoes — I ran a 10K in the new 'flexible' sneaker
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Brooks Glycerin Flex aims to create a minimalistic, flexible feel while still delivering comfort on the run, and it’s different to most cushioned running shoes out there.

I'm tracking the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals LIVE! Biggest discounts on Apple Watch 11, SE and Ultra 3 right now
By Kate Kozuch, Nick Harris-Fry, Dan Bracaglia last updated
I'm vetting the Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals as they drop, helping you save big on the Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and more.

Black Friday smartwatch deals LIVE — the best deals on Apple, Garmin, Samsung and more
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
Keep up with the latest deals on our favorite smartwatches across all the major retailers with our Black Friday live blog.

I'm a sub 3-hr marathoner and these are the only 3 Black Friday smartwatch deals I'd spend my money on
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There is no shortage of excellent deals on running watches available in the Black Friday sales right now, and three of my favorite options are heavily reduced.

The 5 best Black Friday Garmin deals, ranked
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Almost the entire Garmin line-up is reduced this Black Friday, with many watches hitting their lowest ever price. But if you want to cut to the chase these are the 5 best deals going.

Best Black Friday Garmin deals — 9 watches to shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re in the market for savings on sports watches, then Garmin’s Black Friday deals will not disappoint, with every model in the brand’s line-up discounted right now.

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is my favorite sports watch and it just hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 970 has been reduced for the first time in the Black Friday sales, with its price dropping by $100.

Stretch your whole body with this 12-minute routine that’s perfect for breaking up the work day
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you can make time to stretch daily using this 12-minute routine, you’ll quickly notice the benefits for your mobility and flexibility.

Hoka Black Friday sales — 19 deals on running shoes, walking shoes and apparel I’d shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Hoka’s Black Friday sale is live now with many of my favorite shoes for road and trail running, walking and more discounted significantly.

I tried Garmin’s $2k MicroLED smartwatch and the display was even better than I expected
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED is the first smartwatch to offer a MicroLED screen and it comes at a huge cost as a result, but the innovative display does dazzle.

Garmin vs Strava — I ran a 10K to find out who has the most accurate race predictor
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I checked the race predictions from Garmin and Strava ahead of running a 10K event, and neither could match the accuracy of my coach’s prediction.

Google Pixel Watch 4 crashes to lowest ever price in surprise Black Friday deal
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is a surprise inclusion in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, with the first discounts ever on the watch reducing the LTE model by $100.

Best bone conduction headphones in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I've tested the best bone conduction headphones to help you find a set that'll keep you connected to your favorite audio and help you stay aware of your surroundings.

9 Garmin Black Friday deals to shop now — including Forerunner 265 at its lowest ever price
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Black Friday deals are even better than I expected this, with outstanding watches like the Forerunner 265 and Fenix 8 hitting their lowest ever prices.

Not the Fenix — I test Garmins and this is the watch I’d buy in the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There are big discounts available on almost every Garmin watch right now, but the deal that stands out to me is the Forerunner 265 dropping to its lowest ever price.

I tested the Coros Pace 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 165 — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 165 are both impressive sports watches that offer reliable tracking, but there are relative pros and cons to consider when picking between them.

Ditch the gym — this 20-minute standing workout can boost full-body strength and muscle at home
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You just need two dumbbells and 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this low-impact standing workout, which is suitable for all fitness levels.

I’m shocked the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is reduced this Black Friday, but I’d still buy the Fenix 8 instead
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You can save $100 on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro right now, an unexpected discount on Garmin’s new flagship watch.
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