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

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.

I raced a 10K with the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace 4 — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I wore the Garmin Forerunner 970 and the Coros Pace 4 for two weeks, including racing a 10K, to compare their features, design, accuracy and battery life.

I’ve tested every Coros sports watch and these are my top 3 suggestions for most people
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
There are many excellent sportswatches within the Coros line-up, but having tested every one of them, I think these three picks will satisfy almost all comers.

Forget the Apple Watch 11 — the Apple Watch SE 3 is better for most people and just hit its lowest ever price in the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
One of Apple’s newest smartwatches has hit the Black Friday sales, and at the reduced price of $199 the Apple Watch SE 3 is a better buy than the Apple Watch 11.

I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The best GPS sports watches are not only accurate trackers, but can also actually help to improve your performance, making them an essential tool for athletes of all levels.

The best carbon plate running shoes 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I've tested the best carbon plate running shoes to help you find a fast, comfortable pair for your next race, including options from Nike, Adidas, Brooks, and Asics.

I test running shoes and three great sneakers have been reduced to under $100 in the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Black Friday sales are the perfect time to refresh your running shoe rotation, because some of the best sneakers I’ve tested have dropped below $100.

I asked a personal trainer for the best full-body workout you can do without any weights — here’s what they sent
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re looking for the best way to spend 30 minutes working out at home without weights, this full-body session from a personal trainer ticks all the boxes.

Not a typo! Apple Watch SE 3 just crashed to $199 before Black Friday — lowest price ever
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Apple Watch SE 3 is a surprise star of the early Black Friday sales, dropping to its lowest price ever of $199 — that’s a steal for our favorite affordable smartwatch.

Samsung announces partnership with iFit to bring expert-led workouts to the Samsung Health app
By Nick Harris-Fry published
As part of Samsung’s new partnership with iFit you can access free workouts in the Health app and link your Galaxy Watch to iFit-enabled gym equipment.

Coros Pace 4 review: A lightweight, feature-packed AMOLED watch at a great price
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Pace 4 is an impressive sports watch that packs all the key features runners and triathletes need into a tiny, lightweight case.

Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 3 vs Coros Pace Pro: Which is the best Coros watch for you?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Coros has a trio of excellent sports watches available in its Pace line-up, with the new Pace 4 sitting between the Pace 3 and Pace Pro — which should you buy?

I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for the Suunto Vertical 2 — here’s 5 things I liked and 5 I disliked
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Should you make the move from Garmin to Suunto?

You just need 10 minutes to build core strength and improve your posture with this standing ab workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this low-impact standing abs workout to boost your core strength and improve your posture in just 10 minutes without any equipment.

Over 60? Use this advice from a Pilates instructor to stay strong and mobile, and support bone health
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Pilates is a great way to increase your strength and mobility as you get older, and this advice from an instructor can help you get started.

Hoka Black Friday deals — 11 discounts to shop now and how to unlock an extra 15% off
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka sale contains some of my favorite running shoes and apparel and if you sign up as a Hoka member you can get an extra 15% off sale prices.

Garmin Epix Pro his lowest ever price ahead of Black Friday — save $500 on the Garmin Fenix 8 alternative
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Black Friday sales have barely begun, but the Garmin Epix Pro has already dropped to its lowest ever price — here’s why I’d get it over the Fenix 8.

Exclusive: The inside story of how Garmin beat Apple to the world’s first MicroLED smartwatch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s innovative Fenix 8 Pro is the first smartwatch with a MicroLED display — we spoke to Garmin’s display tech manager to find out how they made it.

Nike Vomero Plus vs Nike Vomero Premium — here’s which one I’d buy after running 60 miles in both shoes
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Nike Vomero Plus and Nike Vomero Premium are both great cushioned running shoes, but excel in slightly different ways.

We ran 70 miles in the Nike Vomero Premium — here are our pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire published
The Nike Vomero Premium is the most cushioned and comfortable running shoe we’ve ever tried, with its mega-stack of midsole foam delivering a uniquely springy ride.

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.
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