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

Samsung announces partnership with iFit to bring expert-led workouts to the Samsung Health app
By Nick Harris-Fry published
As part of Samsung’s new partnership with iFit you can access free workouts in the Health app and link your Galaxy Watch to iFit-enabled gym equipment.

Coros Pace 4 review: A lightweight, feature-packed AMOLED watch at a great price
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Editor's ChoiceThe Coros Pace 4 is an impressive sports watch that packs all the key features runners and triathletes need into a tiny, lightweight case.

Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 3 vs Coros Pace Pro: Which is the best Coros watch for you?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Coros has a trio of excellent sports watches available in its Pace line-up, with the new Pace 4 sitting between the Pace 3 and Pace Pro — which should you buy?

I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for the Suunto Vertical 2 — here’s 5 things I liked and 5 I disliked
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Should you make the move from Garmin to Suunto?

You just need 10 minutes to build core strength and improve your posture with this standing ab workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this low-impact standing abs workout to boost your core strength and improve your posture in just 10 minutes without any equipment.

Over 60? Use this advice from a Pilates instructor to stay strong and mobile, and support bone health
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Pilates is a great way to increase your strength and mobility as you get older, and this advice from an instructor can help you get started.

Hoka Black Friday deals — 11 discounts to shop now and how to unlock an extra 15% off
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka sale contains some of my favorite running shoes and apparel and if you sign up as a Hoka member you can get an extra 15% off sale prices.

Garmin Epix Pro his lowest ever price ahead of Black Friday — save $500 on the Garmin Fenix 8 alternative
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Black Friday sales have barely begun, but the Garmin Epix Pro has already dropped to its lowest ever price — here’s why I’d get it over the Fenix 8.

Exclusive: The inside story of how Garmin beat Apple to the world’s first MicroLED smartwatch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s innovative Fenix 8 Pro is the first smartwatch with a MicroLED display — we spoke to Garmin’s display tech manager to find out how they made it.

Nike Vomero Plus vs Nike Vomero Premium — here’s which one I’d buy after running 60 miles in both shoes
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Nike Vomero Plus and Nike Vomero Premium are both great cushioned running shoes, but excel in slightly different ways.

We ran 70 miles in the Nike Vomero Premium — here are our pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire published
Editor's ChoiceThe Nike Vomero Premium is the most cushioned and comfortable running shoe we’ve ever tried, with its mega-stack of midsole foam delivering a uniquely springy ride.

No, not sit-ups! All you need is 12 minutes to shred your core and boost stability
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Strengthen your abs and obliques with this 12-minute core circuit that you can do anywhere without any equipment bar a yoga mat.

I ran a half marathon in the New Balance 1080v15 — here’s 3 things I like and 2 I dislike
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The New Balance 1080v15 is a significant update on the 1080v14, with an all-new midsole foam called Infinion delivering a softer, springier ride.

5 Garmin watches I expect to be reduced in the Black Friday sales, including the Forerunner 265
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Black Friday sales are just around the corner and I expect a selection of great Garmin sports watches to be heavily reduced.

I run 60 miles a week and these are my 3 favorite accessories
By Nick Harris-Fry published
As a regular runner there are some key accessories that have become non-negotiables for me on every run — these three items just make life easier.

I review running shoes and 7 of my favorites are reduced in the early Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You don’t have to wait for the Black Friday sales to start in earnest to get a great deal on running shoes — check out these discounts on sneakers from Nike, Adidas, Hoka and others.

This 20-minute dumbbell workout builds full-body strength in just 5 moves
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Power through five compound exercises to strengthen your whole body in just 20 minutes with this dumbbell workout that’s suitable for all fitness levels.

I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 970 — here's the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are both excellent watches, but excel on different fronts, with the 970 being sportier and the Ultra 3 smarter.

Garmin Forerunner 570 hits lowest ever price ahead of the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Black Friday sales will shortly begin in earnest, but the Garmin Forerunner 570 has already hit its lowest ever price thanks to this surprising deal on Amazon.

Cold hands are the thing I hate most about winter running — here's the 3 sets of gloves I plan to use this year
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If freezing hands are ruining your runs, then it’s worth investing in a high-quality set of running gloves — these are the three pairs I use to protect against winter weather.

I asked a yoga instructor for 3 moves that can relieve back pain — try these now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Stretch your lower, mid and upper back with these three yoga poses picked by a yoga instructor as her favorites for alleviating back pain.

Coros watches just got a major upgrade for free — but I still want them to bring in this killer Garmin feature
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The latest software update for Coros watches installs a flashlight mode that uses the screen on the watch to help light your way.

I did the elevated glute bridge every day for two weeks — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I wanted to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings to support my running, so I made the feet-elevated glute bridge part of my daily routine.
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