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 tried the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro’s LiveTrack feature in a marathon — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new connectivity features on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro meant my family could track me through the Loch Ness Marathon without me carrying my phone.

I swapped the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the Apple Watch Series 11 — here’s my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I preferred the design of the smaller Apple Watch Series 11, which was more comfortable to wear 24/7, but the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s extra sports features are important for me as a runner.

Apple Watch celebrates World Mental Health Day with limited edition badge — here’s how to earn it
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Apple Watch users can earn a limited edition award with the World Mental Health Day Challenge

Exercise ‘snacks’ can make you fitter and stronger in just two minutes, according to a new study
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Short exercise ‘snacks’ can improve your strength and fitness if done regularly, according to new research.

Skechers Amazon October Prime Day sale live from $19 — shop my 21 favorite deals before time runs out
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Amazon Prime Day's second day of deals on Skechers footwear is drawing to a close, but you can still take advantage of some notable discounts.

Run, don't walk! This Puma running shoe deal is the one to beat for Amazon Prime Day
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is a terrific running sneaker and has dropped to under $100 in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Garmin Prime Day deals suck — here’s 5 sports watches to shop in the Amazon sale instead
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’m disappointed by the Garmin deals available this Prime Day, but Suunto, Apple and Amazfit have stepped up to the plate with big discounts on some of my favorite sports watches.

Want to be a morning person? Peloton instructor reveals how to make this drastic but beneficial change
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this advice to train yourself to be a morning person and develop healthier sleep habits so you can jump out of bed full of energy rather than hitting snooze.

I tried this 15-minute Pilates workout and it’s great for your deep core and lower back
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You just need 15 minutes and a yoga mat for this Pilates core workout, which uses a variety of slow movements to strengthen the glutes and lower back along with your abs.

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch has already hit its lowest ever price ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sales
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has dropped to its lowest ever price before the Prime Day sales have even started, and it’s seriously good value at the reduced cost of $249.

4 Garmin watches I expect to be reduced in the Prime Day sales, including the Forerunner 265
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Garmin watches are always a feature of Amazon’s Prime Day sales and I expect these four excellent sports trackers to be reduced this time around.

I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 battery life with a marathon and it shocked me
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The upgraded battery life on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 meant that I could take it away for a weekend trip to run a marathon without needing to charge it.

Strava sues Garmin — what does this mean for users?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strava has sued Garmin over patents relating to its segments and heatmaps features, and the argument could get ugly if the two companies decide to stop working together.

I just ran a marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I compared the battery life, accuracy and design of the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 3 while running the Loch Ness Marathon.

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.

Best Garmin watch 2025 tested and rated: Top picks to hit your fitness goals this year
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, hikers, marathoners, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: the greatest Fenix yet
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has some useful upgrades on the standard Fenix 8, but unless you need its cellular and satellite connectivity features, it might not be worth the extra outlay.

You just need 10 minutes and a resistance band to sculpt your abs with this 4-move home workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this resistance band workout to fire up your abs and build deep core strength, and it takes just 10 minutes.

How to track your heart rate with the Apple AirPods Pro 3
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 headphones have a built-in heart rate sensor — here’s how to use it.

Garmin Venu 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 — biggest upgrades explained
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Venu 4 offers a lot of important upgrades on the Venu 3, including an improved design and sports tracking, but it will cost you at least $100 more.

I compared the Apple AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate readings vs a chest strap — and the results shocked me
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve tried a lot of headphones with heart rate monitors but the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are the only ones that have impressed me with their accuracy.

Forget running — this 20-minute low-impact workout boosts your metabolism and builds cardio fitness
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this 20-minute low-impact, standing workout to fire up your metabolism and get fit at home without any equipment.

I ran 40 miles in the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 — here are my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Puma Magnify Nitro 3 is a comfortable daily trainer that offers a bouncier ride than most, but some runners will find it too narrow.
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