Nick Harris-fry
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 running and fitness, especially with regards to testing kit and tech, and has written for many publications including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, as well as being co-host on The Run Testers podcast.
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
I tried this 20-minute bodyweight abs workout with 14 million views — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 20-minute bodyweight abs workout has over 14 million views on YouTube — I gave it a go.
I ran over 100 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris — I think it’s the best racing shoe available
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris is a perfect modern racing shoe and my new favorite for races of any distance.
Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core with this 5-move dumbbell abs workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab a set of dumbbells and power through this 20-minute, five-move abs workout to strengthen your core.
You don’t need weights to build stronger legs — just these 6 bodyweight exercises
By Nick Harris-fry published
These six bodyweight leg exercises will help you build strength in your lower body without using weights, but don’t expect an easy ride.
Nike Alphafly Next% vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2: Which should you buy?
By Jane McGuire last updated
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% vs Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2: which is the best shoe?
I ran 80 miles in the Nike Alphafly 3 and Nike’s record-breaking racing shoe didn’t disappoint
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Nike Alphafly 3 is the lightest and fastest version of the shoe yet, and undoubtedly one of the top carbon racing shoes on the market.
My favorite cheap running sunglasses are less than $30 in Tifosi’s Memorial Day sale
By Nick Harris-fry published
Tifosi’s Memorial Day Sale has slashed 25% off every set of sunglasses, including my favorite cheap running shades — the Tifosi Vogel SL.
I tried this 10-minute high-intensity core workout to carve my abs and obliques — here's what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 10-minute core workout hits your abs and obliques and has exercise variations for beginners and advanced gym-goers to make it suitable for everyone.
I run 50 miles a week and this is my go-to 20-minute yoga-for-runners workout to boost my flexibility
By Nick Harris-fry published
Doing this 20-minute yoga-for-runners workout regularly can help improve flexibility and boost recovery, especially when marathon training.
Don’t miss the Saucony deals in the REI anniversary sale this week — some of my favorite road and trail running shoes are included
By Nick Harris-fry published
REI members can pick up some top Saucony running shoes for under $100 in the anniversary sale this week, but you’ll have to move fast.
Forget push-ups — this 10-minute standing arm workout builds your triceps, biceps and shoulders in just 10 moves
By Nick Harris-fry published
Power through 10 moves in 10 minutes with this standing dumbbell workout that targets the biceps, triceps and shoulders.
I raced 10K in the Nike Vaporfly 4% to see how the original carbon shoe compares to today’s racers — here’s what I learned
By Nick Harris-fry published
The original Nike Vaporfly 4% started the carbon plate revolution in racing shoes, but can it still hold its own against modern racers? I raced a 10K in it to find out.
Forget the gym — you can do this 15-minute leg workout at home with just one dumbbell
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 15-minute dumbbell workout works the whole lower body in five moves, and you only need one dumbbell for it so you can do it at home easily.
Nike has big discounts on both the Pegasus 39 and Pegasus 40 — I’ve tested both and would still get the 39
By Nick Harris-fry published
Both the Nike Pegasus 39 and Nike Pegasus 40 are substantially reduced in the Nike sale, and having tested both it’s the 50% off deal on the Pegasus 39 that I’d snap up.
I ran over 35 miles in the Saucony Triumph 22 and it’s very different to the Triumph 21 — but is it better?
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Saucony Triumph 22 is the biggest update to the shoe in years, with a new midsole foam and a wider, more stable design. It’s comfortable, but fans of the Triumph 21 might be disappointed.
This outdoor core workout will blast your abs in just 5 minutes — no equipment required
By Nick Harris-fry published
This five-minute abs workout can be done anywhere and is a great option for a quick core blast or to add on to a longer session as a finisher.
You only need 1 dumbbell and 8 moves to carve your abs from every angle
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Work your abs from all angles with these eight dumbbell exercises, which incorporate unusual movements for an interesting and challenging workout.
Forget sit-ups — I tried this 12-minute standing dumbbell workout to blast my abs
By Nick Harris-fry published
This low-impact standing dumbbell workout targets muscles all over the body with a focus on your core, and will make you sweat in just 12 minutes.
Hurry! The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is $50 off right now — and it's one of my favorite running shoes
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a great daily trainer and $50 off in the Running Warehouse sale. I’ve tested both and at this price I’d buy the Speed 3 over the Speed 4.
I ran a 2:27 marathon using the Garmin Epix Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 2 — which is better?
By Nick Harris-fry published
I used the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Epix Pro for four months of marathon training, but only one can come out on top.
I tried this 40-minute bodyweight core workout, and it strengthened my abs without a sit-up in sight
By Nick Harris-fry published
This challenging 40-minute core workout is done two or three times a week by elite runners in Kenya to improve their running.
Massive Garmin sale brings the Forerunner 945 down to its lowest-ever price — and I'd still buy it over the newer 955
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 945 has been reduced to $279.99 at Walmart and while it’s an older watch, it offers excellent value for money at that price.
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