Latest articles by Nick Harris-Fry
The best running headphones in 2025
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.
6 things to consider when buying a bike helmet
A reliable helmet is a must for any cyclist — use this expert advice to ensure you’ve considered everything you need to when picking your bike helmet.
Mega Garmin Memorial Day sale is live — 10 deals on sports watches I’d shop now
If you’re shopping for a sporty smartwatch this Memorial Day weekend then check out these huge discounts on Garmin watches, some of which are going for their lowest ever price.
I ran 40 miles in the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide trail-running shoe — here’s my verdict
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide delivers a comfortable and supportive ride for long trail runs, but doesn’t do enough to merit its high price.
You just need 2 dumbbells, 20 minutes and this 7-move dumbbell workout to sculpt your arms and abs
It only takes 20 minutes to sculpt stronger abs and arms using this seven-move dumbbell workout that you can do at home or in the gym.
I ran 45 miles in the Tracksmith Eliot Racer carbon plate running shoe — here’s my verdict
The Tracksmith Eliot Racer is an impressive debut carbon plate racing shoe, but doesn’t have the propulsive speed of the best options on the market.
I ran a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265 — here’s the winner
I put the new Garmin Forerunner 570 to the test by racing a half marathon with it, wearing the Forerunner 265 on my other wrist to compare the two watches.
I’m a marathoner trying to do more strength training and this 35-minute dumbbell workout is my new go-to session
Strength training can help you get stronger, faster and more injury-resistant as a runner, and this 35-minute dumbbell workout hits all the key areas you need for the sport.
I test Garmin watches for a living — here are the 5 coolest new features of the Forerunner 570 and 970
Garmin has unveiled the Forerunner 570 and 970 watches and as someone who’s been testing Garmins for years, I’m looking forward to these new features in particular.
Best running watches of 2025: Top picks for runners of all levels
Our runners spent time with dozens of the best running watches to find the best models for you and your training.
I wore the Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Suunto Run for a week — here's the winner
I wore the Suunto Run and Garmin Forerunner 165 at the same time to see which is the better budget-friendly sports watch for runners.
Suunto Run review: a great value AMOLED sports watch for runners
The Suunto Run is one of the best budget AMOLED sports watches available, offering runners in particular a wealth of features at a great price.
I tried this 20-minute legs, glutes and core dumbbell workout — here’s what happened
Grab a pair of dumbbells and strengthen your lower body in just 20 minutes with this legs, glutes and core workout.
Forget sit-ups — use this 10-minute standing abs workout to build a strong core
You don’t need to do standard moves like crunches, sit-ups and planks to improve your core strength, as this 10-minute standing abs workout proves.
Bad news for Garmin users — future features could go behind the Connect+ paywall, according to CEO
Garmin is likely to reserve some features for its Garmin Connect+ paid subscription service in the future, according to its CEO.
You just need 1 kettlebell and 20 minutes to build-upper body strength and boost your metabolism
This 20-minute upper-body workout strengthens the arms, abs, shoulders and chest, and all you need is one kettlebell.
Asics just launched its lightest racing shoe yet — here’s what you need to know about the Metaspeed Ray
The new Asics Metaspeed range of racing shoes includes the ultra-lightweight Metaspeed Ray and updates to the Metaspeed Sky and Edge lines.
I ran 50 miles in the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 and it’s one of the best racing shoes I’ve ever tested
The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a brilliant carbon plate racing shoe that helped me run my second fastest marathon, but the aggressive design won’t suit everyone.
I ran a marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 — here’s the winner
I ran the London Marathon wearing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Fenix 8 to see how they compared for accuracy and battery life.
Ditch the bench press — use this 8-minute push-up workout to strengthen your chest at home or the gym
You can build stronger and bigger chest muscles without lifting weights using this 8-minute workout that’s entirely made up of push-up variations.
Skip the gym — you don’t need any equipment for this 10-minute abs workout
This quick abs workout is easy to fit into even the busiest of routes thanks to the fact it only takes 10 minutes and you don’t need any equipment to do it.
I'm running the London Marathon — here are the shoes, watches and fueling products I’m using
I’m hoping to run a PR at the London Marathon — here’s the running gear and nutrition strategy I’ll be using on the day.
I’ve run 14 marathons — here’s how I set up my Garmin watch to help me pace them
If you’re aiming for a PR at your next marathon then your Garmin watch can be an invaluable ally, as long as you have the right stats on show during the race.
