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 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

We've tested the best sports headphones to help boost your motivation
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
We put the best sports headphones to the test, including sets from Apple, Beats, and Jabra.

I ran 35 miles in the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 lives up to its name in maxing out on cushioning and tech, but doesn’t perform as well as other plated running shoes.

I ran 40 miles in the Adidas Boston 13 — here’s my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Boston 13 fixes the problems I had with the Boston 12 and offers value as a fast and versatile training shoe that undercuts most rivals on price.

Over 60? Here’s how walking faster can help unlock healthy ageing and increase independence
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
A new study has found older adults who walked faster by increasing their steps per minute enjoyed healthy benefits including improved physical function.

I ran 100 miles in the Nike Vaporfly 3 racing shoe and it’s just hit its lowest ever price — save over $100 right now
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you feel the need for speed with your running shoes, you can’t go wrong with the Nike Vaporfly 3, and it’s heavily discounted in the Dick’s sale right now.

Ditch the gym — this 5-move dumbbell workout sculpts stronger abs and arms in just 15 minutes
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You only need 15 minutes and a set of dumbbells to strengthen your abs and arms with this workout, so what are you waiting for?

My favorite On running shoes are reduced in the brand’s last season sale — 3 great deals to shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry published
On’s running shoes don’t come cheap so it’s always worth checking out the brand’s last season sale for bargains, and three of my favorite On sneakers are reduced right now.

I test Garmins for a living and I install this free ConnectIQ watch face on all of them
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s range of preset watch faces is good, but they can get boring, and I prefer the free Segment34 Mk II face you can get from the Connect IQ app store.

I ran 60 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — here’s my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 continues the line’s fine heritage in being one of the best all-rounders available, but its predecessor is just as good and available for less.

I ran 70 miles in the New Balance SC Trainer v3 running shoe and it just hit its lowest ever price on Amazon
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The New Balance SC Trainer v3 is a plated trainer that can handle everything from easy runs to races, and it’s available for $129 on Amazon right now, the cheapest it’s ever been.

I love these tiny headphones for running and you can get them for just $29 in a limited time deal on Amazon
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The JLab JBuds Mini earbuds are great for runs and other workouts and their tiny size makes them very convenient and comfortable — snag them now for just $29.

I've run more than 1,700 miles this year — and these are the running shoes I’ve enjoyed most
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I review a lot of running shoes and so far the standout of 2025 for me has been the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, which is a fantastic daily trainer at a great price.

Forget the gym — you just need 6 minutes to strengthen your core with this Pilates abs workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Next time you have six spare minutes, try this short Pilates workout that targets the abs and the deep core muscles — you won’t regret it.

I review running shoes and my favorite Saucony sneaker just hit its lowest ever price, beating Prime Day deals
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Saucony Endorphin Speed is a brilliant do-it-all running shoe that offers both speed and comfort, and it’s reduced to its lowest ever price in the Saucony sale.

I wore the Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Garmin Forerunner 970 for over a week — which should you buy?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 970 and Garmin Fenix 8 are both excellent sports watches with similar features, but which is the best option for you?

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 Puma..

I ran 35 miles in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 — here’s my verdict on Brooks' flagship racing shoe
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is the best racing shoe Brooks has made and will help you set PRs on race day, but there are a couple of carbon plate super-shoes I still have ahead of it.

Runners, you need to read this — study suggests a simple training tip could be the key to avoiding injury
By Nick Harris-Fry published
New research suggests that most running overuse injuries arise from pushing too far on one run, rather than developing gradually over time.

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.

The new Cloudsurfer Max is On’s most cushioned running shoe — I ran 5 miles in it to see how it feels
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The On Cloudsurfer Max is a new cushioned running shoe from the Swiss brand that promises a soft and smooth ride for your easy and long runs.

In your 50s? Physio shares expert tips for staying fit and healthy while protecting your joints
By Nick Harris-Fry published
In your 50s, your priorities should be to preserve your muscles and look after your joints — use this training advice from a physio to stay in shape safely.

Altra x Soar collab aims to elevate trail-running with innovative gear for race day
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Premium running apparel brand Soar has teamed up with Altra to produce a range of trail-running gear designed to excel on race day, but it doesn’t come cheap.

I raced a 10K with the Garmin Venu X1 vs. Garmin Forerunner 970 and there was a clear winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I ran the Saucony London 10K wearing both the Garmin Forerunner 970 and Garmin Venu X1 to check their GPS accuracy and battery life, and compare their designs.
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