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 running and fitness, especially with regards to testing kit and tech, and has written for many publications including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, as well as being co-host on The Run Testers podcast.
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
You don't need weights to build core strength and work your lower body, just this 40-minute bodyweight routine
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
You don’t need to lift heavy weights to build muscle and strengthen your legs, as this 40-minute bodyweight workout for the lower body shows.
You only need these 7 moves to build a stronger upper body and boost your core strength
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Strengthen your upper body with this 7-move gym workout that targets the back and biceps, while also improving your core power.
I tried this 35-minute workout for runners and it’s great for boosting your strength and stability
By Nick Harris-fry published
Make strength part of your schedule with this runners workout that will help to improve your performance and reduce your injury risk.
I’ve been testing the Apple Watch’s new training load feature in watchOS 11 — here's the pros and cons
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Training load has been introduced to the Apple Watch in watchOS 11, and I’ve been testing it out over the past three weeks to see if it’s a useful tool for runners and other athletes.
Best running phone holders 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best running phone holders will allow you to access music, track your workout, and stay connected without interrupting your stride.
We ran 50 miles in the Saucony Hurricane 24 and it’s a supremely comfortable running shoe
By Nick Harris-fry, Jessica Downey published
The Saucony Hurricane 24 is one of the most comfortable running shoes available, especially if you’re looking for a stability shoe, and it’s a joy to use for easy and long runs.
I ran 35 miles in the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 and it’s the shoe Brooks has been missing
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is a comfortable and versatile plated training shoe that has the speed for faster workouts and a smooth ride for easy runs.
Forget pull-ups — strengthen your arms and shoulders with this 20-minute dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab some dumbbells and use this 20-minute no-repeat workout to strengthen your arms, focusing on building muscle in the biceps and triceps.
Forget planks — sculpt your abs and obliques with this 10-minute core workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
This plank-free, 10-minute core workout taxes the upper and lower abs, along with your obliques, to help build stronger and more defined muscles.
I’ve been using watchOS 11 beta for a week — and this is my new favorite feature for runners
By Nick Harris-fry published
Apple Watch gained several new complications in watchOS 11, and one of them is the ability to show your weekly distance run as a widget or on your watch face.
Ditch the gym — use this 15-minute kettlebell home workout to build strength and boost your metabolism
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 15-minute kettlebell workout will help you to strengthen muscles all over the body while raising your heart rate to improve your cardio fitness.
Zwift Ride smart bike review
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Zwift Ride is the best value smart exercise bike you can get and more accessible and easy to use than others, as long as you don’t need connectivity to apps other than Zwift.
I ran 35 miles in the Nike Pegasus 41 and it’s my favorite Pegasus in years
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Nike Pegasus 41 is a versatile cushioned running shoe that is built to handle a lot of miles, as well as being good-looking enough for casual use as well.
Oladance OWS Sports headphones review: good fit and fidelity at a high price
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Oladance OWS Sports offer good sound with an open design for awareness, and the fit is secure for sports, but they are expensive and there are better options available.
Forget the gym — you only need 20 minutes to build full-body muscle with this low-impact dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab a pair of dumbbells and use this 20-minute home workout to build strength all over the body without having to do any jumping.
Nike launches stunning ‘Electric Pack’ shoes for Summer 2024 Olympics — and you can buy them now
By Nick Harris-fry published
Nike’s Electric Pack contains 55 shoes that sport a bright orange ostrich print design, including special editions of the Vaporfly and Alphafly running shoes.
Hurry! My favorite waterproof Arc’teryx trail running shoe is $40 off right now
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Arc’teryx Norvan LD 3 GTX kept my feet dry and gripped well on long trail runs in the Scottish winter, and it’s reduced by 20% in the REI sale.
I tried this 10-minute barre workout to sculpt my abs and obliques — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This barre-inspired workout will exhaust your core muscles in just 10 minutes, helping to build strength and definition in your abs and obliques.
Suunto Race S review: A good AMOLED sports watch at a great price
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Suunto Race S is a cheaper, smaller version of the Suunto Race, but offers value beyond its price.
Forget burpees — this low-impact 10-minute workout will boost your metabolism without any jumping
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 10-minute cardio workout doesn’t contain any jumping, so you can raise your heart rate and get fitter without the impact of exercises like running or burpees.
Nike Vaporfly 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3 — which should you buy?
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Nike Alphafly 3 and Nike Vaporfly 3 are Nike’s top carbon plate shoes, but which should you get for your next race?
I ran 50 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris carbon racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris will suffer from comparisons to the more impressive Metaspeed Sky Paris, but it’s also an excellent carbon racing shoe.
I’m a marathoner who doesn’t do enough strength training, so I asked an expert for this 6-move dumbbell workout for runners
By Nick Harris-fry published
Strength training is essential for runners looking to get faster and improve their resilience to injury. This dumbbell workout is the perfect place to start.
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