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
You only need 20 minutes and these 5 dumbbell exercises to build full-body strength
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 20-minute dumbbell workout uses combination exercises to target muscles all over the body in just five moves.
I tried this 10-minute bodyweight workout to blast my abs and obliques — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 10-minute abs workout is one of the most popular on YouTube, with 22 millions views to date. I gave it a try and it didn’t disappoint.
We ran 80 miles in the Brooks Ghost 16, and it’s the best version of the shoe in years
By Nick Harris-fry, Jessica Downey published
The Brooks Ghost 16 is the best version of the shoe in years thanks to the new midsole foam, which makes the shoe lighter and improves the ride.
Forget burpees — this low impact 20-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your whole body without jumping
By Nick Harris-fry published
This low-impact standing dumbbell workout is perfect for building full-body strength without having to hit the floor for exercises like push-ups and planks.
Forget running — this 20-minute standing cardio workout is low-impact and will boost your metabolism
By Nick Harris-fry published
This standing cardio workout is a fun, low-impact way to burn calories and fire up your metabolism, and you don’t need any equipment to do it.
I tried the Shokz OpenSwim Pro for sweaty workouts and swim sessions — here's what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro are the perfect bone conduction headphones for sports thanks to the combination of Bluetooth and MP3 playback.
Shokz OpenFit Air review: budget-friendly open ear workout headphones
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Shokz OpenFit Air are open headphones with a comfortable fit that allow you to stay aware of your surroundings during workouts.
Forget the gym — this 5-move dumbbell workout builds full-body strength in just 20 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
This 20-minute workout uses combination exercises to strengthen muscles all over the body in just five moves.
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.
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