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

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I use these running shorts and belt to carry my phone and nutrition essentials during runs, while a chest strap heart rate monitor offers more reliable tracking than my watch.

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The Prime Day sales are about to start in earnest, but you can already get most of Garmin’s top watches for their lowest ever price.

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The SunAlert Connect IQ app can help you avoid spending too long in the sun by using the UV index from your Garmin’s weather forecast.

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Pro runners now consume more carbs than ever during marathons and other endurance events, with Maurten’s ‘disappearing drink’ being the product used by the very best in the business.

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Both the Garmin Epix Pro and Garmin Fenix 7 Pro are reduced by hundreds of dollars ahead of the Prime Day sales, but I rate the Epix Pro as the better buy.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Asics Novablast 6 is my favorite Novablast yet and one of the best running shoes available, thanks to its comfortable and versatile ride.

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The Garmin Venu 4 is often overlooked in favor of the Forerunner and Fenix lines, but it offers a great combination of Garmin’s sports and smart features in an elegant design.

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If you have 10 minutes to spare, you have enough time to tackle this effective core workout that puts you through two rounds of fast-paced exercises to target your upper and lower abs.

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The Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 70 are both great value sports watches that have proved equally accurate in my testing, but there are pros and cons to each to consider.

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If you have 10 minutes and space to lie down, you have everything you need to tackle this effective abs and obliques workout.

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Almost all of my favorite Brooks running shoes are reduced in the Amazon sale right now, with big discounts on popular models like the Ghost and Glycerin.

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The Asics Gel-Kayano 33 is a reliable option for runners who need extra support, but I was left a little disappointed by the updates to its midsole.

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The soccer World Cup is about to kick off in earnest, and this free Garmin watch face is the perfect way to keep up to date with the competition.

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The new Garmin Forerunner 170 is an excellent running watch, but is there more value in grabbing the older Garmin Forerunner 265 in the sales?

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Most of my favorite Asics running shoes are reduced right now across the Amazon and Asics websites — here are seven deals worth looking at if you need new sneakers.

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Editor's ChoiceThe TNF Altamesa 500 v2 is the most comfortable and bouncy trail-running shoe I’ve tested, and it was perfect for the varied terrain I tackled while I was on vacation.

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You don’t necessarily have to do floor moves like push-ups and crunches to get stronger, and this standing Pilates workout also improves your balance and stability.

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Squishy, springy and speedy

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You can save $500 on the Garmin Epix Pro right now and even though it’s an older model, I think it’s the best value sports watch available at its discounted price of $499.

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RecommendedThe Shokz OpenDots 2 offer great sound quality for open headphones and have a secure and comfortable fit, but the OpenDots Air are better value.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Shokz OpenDots Air are comfortable, lightweight open headphones that are great for workouts as well as general use.

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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.

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Some of the best running shoes I’ve tested are currently reduced and if you’ve been inspired to take up the sport by Global Running Day, I’d jump on one of these deals.
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