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

The new Brooks Glycerin Flex is a gamechanger for cushioned running shoes — I ran a 10K in the new 'flexible' sneaker
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Brooks Glycerin Flex aims to create a minimalistic, flexible feel while still delivering comfort on the run, and it’s different to most cushioned running shoes out there.

I'm tracking the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals LIVE! Biggest discounts on Apple Watch 11, SE and Ultra 3 right now
By Kate Kozuch, Nick Harris-Fry, Dan Bracaglia last updated
I'm vetting the Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals as they drop, helping you save big on the Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and more.

Black Friday smartwatch deals LIVE — the best deals on Apple, Garmin, Samsung and more
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
Keep up with the latest deals on our favorite smartwatches across all the major retailers with our Black Friday live blog.

I'm a sub 3-hr marathoner and these are the only 3 Black Friday smartwatch deals I'd spend my money on
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There is no shortage of excellent deals on running watches available in the Black Friday sales right now, and three of my favorite options are heavily reduced.

The 5 best Black Friday Garmin deals, ranked
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Almost the entire Garmin line-up is reduced this Black Friday, with many watches hitting their lowest ever price. But if you want to cut to the chase these are the 5 best deals going.

Best Black Friday Garmin deals — 9 watches to shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re in the market for savings on sports watches, then Garmin’s Black Friday deals will not disappoint, with every model in the brand’s line-up discounted right now.

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is my favorite sports watch and it just hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 970 has been reduced for the first time in the Black Friday sales, with its price dropping by $100.

Stretch your whole body with this 12-minute routine that’s perfect for breaking up the work day
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you can make time to stretch daily using this 12-minute routine, you’ll quickly notice the benefits for your mobility and flexibility.

Hoka Black Friday sales — 19 deals on running shoes, walking shoes and apparel I’d shop now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Hoka’s Black Friday sale is live now with many of my favorite shoes for road and trail running, walking and more discounted significantly.

I tried Garmin’s $2k MicroLED smartwatch and the display was even better than I expected
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED is the first smartwatch to offer a MicroLED screen and it comes at a huge cost as a result, but the innovative display does dazzle.

Garmin vs Strava — I ran a 10K to find out who has the most accurate race predictor
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I checked the race predictions from Garmin and Strava ahead of running a 10K event, and neither could match the accuracy of my coach’s prediction.

Google Pixel Watch 4 crashes to lowest ever price in surprise Black Friday deal
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is a surprise inclusion in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, with the first discounts ever on the watch reducing the LTE model by $100.

Best bone conduction headphones in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I've tested the best bone conduction headphones to help you find a set that'll keep you connected to your favorite audio and help you stay aware of your surroundings.

9 Garmin Black Friday deals to shop now — including Forerunner 265 at its lowest ever price
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Black Friday deals are even better than I expected this, with outstanding watches like the Forerunner 265 and Fenix 8 hitting their lowest ever prices.

Not the Fenix — I test Garmins and this is the watch I’d buy in the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There are big discounts available on almost every Garmin watch right now, but the deal that stands out to me is the Forerunner 265 dropping to its lowest ever price.

I tested the Coros Pace 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 165 — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 165 are both impressive sports watches that offer reliable tracking, but there are relative pros and cons to consider when picking between them.

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.

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.
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