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

No, not sit-ups! All you need is 12 minutes to shred your core and boost stability
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Strengthen your abs and obliques with this 12-minute core circuit that you can do anywhere without any equipment bar a yoga mat.

I ran a half marathon in the New Balance 1080v15 — here’s 3 things I like and 2 I dislike
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The New Balance 1080v15 is a significant update on the 1080v14, with an all-new midsole foam called Infinion delivering a softer, springier ride.

5 Garmin watches I expect to be reduced in the Black Friday sales, including the Forerunner 265
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Black Friday sales are just around the corner and I expect a selection of great Garmin sports watches to be heavily reduced.

I run 60 miles a week and these are my 3 favorite accessories
By Nick Harris-Fry published
As a regular runner there are some key accessories that have become non-negotiables for me on every run — these three items just make life easier.

I review running shoes and 7 of my favorites are reduced in the early Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You don’t have to wait for the Black Friday sales to start in earnest to get a great deal on running shoes — check out these discounts on sneakers from Nike, Adidas, Hoka and others.

This 20-minute dumbbell workout builds full-body strength in just 5 moves
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Power through five compound exercises to strengthen your whole body in just 20 minutes with this dumbbell workout that’s suitable for all fitness levels.

I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 970 — here's the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are both excellent watches, but excel on different fronts, with the 970 being sportier and the Ultra 3 smarter.

Garmin Forerunner 570 hits lowest ever price ahead of the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Black Friday sales will shortly begin in earnest, but the Garmin Forerunner 570 has already hit its lowest ever price thanks to this surprising deal on Amazon.

Cold hands are the thing I hate most about winter running — here's the 3 sets of gloves I plan to use this year
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If freezing hands are ruining your runs, then it’s worth investing in a high-quality set of running gloves — these are the three pairs I use to protect against winter weather.

I asked a yoga instructor for 3 moves that can relieve back pain — try these now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Stretch your lower, mid and upper back with these three yoga poses picked by a yoga instructor as her favorites for alleviating back pain.

Coros watches just got a major upgrade for free — but I still want them to bring in this killer Garmin feature
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The latest software update for Coros watches installs a flashlight mode that uses the screen on the watch to help light your way.

I did the elevated glute bridge every day for two weeks — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I wanted to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings to support my running, so I made the feet-elevated glute bridge part of my daily routine.

I’ve tested nearly every Hoka running shoe — these are my 3 top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve tried and reviewed nearly every Hoka running shoe in the brand’s line-up, and narrowed down the best picks for most runners to these three sneakers.

Nike’s controversial new running shoe is like an e-bike for your feet — meet Project Amplify
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Nike’s Project Amplify shoe is like nothing I’ve ever seen before, but do we need motor-powered footwear to make running feel easier?

This 20-minute resistance band workout builds full-body strength in just 5 moves
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This full-body resistance band workout is a great addition to any fitness routine and you can do it anywhere you have space to stand and squat.

Garmin Venu 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 570: Which sports watch should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The similarities between the Garmin Venu 4 and Garmin Forerunner 570 are striking, but the Venu 4 has a couple of key extra features that make it the better pick.

I ran 10 miles in the Nike Vomero Premium and it’s the most comfortable running shoe I’ve ever tried
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Vomero Premium is the most cushioned running shoe I’ve ever seen, and it delivers a very bouncy and comfortable ride.

Polar 'firmly denies' allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Whoop has taken exception to the design of the Polar Loop fitness tracker, claiming the design is a ‘copy’ of the Whoop, and taken Polar to court as a result.

I ran 75 miles in the Hoka Mach X3 and it’s one of my favorite running shoes of the year
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka Mach X3 mostly sticks to the same design as the Mach X2, but its new upper is an important upgrade and helps to make the shoe one of the best all-rounders on the market.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Beats Powerbeats Fit: Which workout headphones should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Beats Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2 are both great options for your workouts and general use, but I prefer the sound and fit on the Powerbeats Pro 2.

Forget sit-ups — I tried this 40-minute core workout for runners used by Kenyan elites and it produces serious results
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This lengthy core workout for runners was filmed at a running camp in Iten, Kenya, where many elites gather to train — I gave it a try and it didn’t disappoint.

Forget Garmin! My favorite budget running watch is cheaper than ever thanks to this Amazon deal
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Suunto Run proves that you don’t need to spend a huge amount to get a great running watch, and it’s available now at its lowest ever price in the Amazon sale.

Coros Apex 4 review: A lightweight Garmin Fenix rival with impressive battery life
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Apex 4 is a durable and accurate sports watch with outstanding battery life that offers a more affordable alternative to the Garmin Fenix and Enduro watches.
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