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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The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 promises a speedy, springy ride for fast training, but it’s heavy and feels sluggish compared to the best rivals in its category.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The WalkingPad G5i treadmill might be the perfect home training option if you don’t have much space, but it’s underspecced for its high price.

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The Coros Pace 4 Pro comes in cheaper than the Garmin Forerunner 570 while offering maps, but the Garmin fights back with better smarts and extra training analysis.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The rowing crunch completely replaced sit-ups in my workout routine — here’s why and how to do it.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
Ditch the contact lenses and get a set of proper sports sunglasses for the best experience during runs and other workouts.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Brooks Ghost Amp is a more energetic daily trainer than the Ghost 18 and a welcome addition to Brooks’ line-up, but it faces stiff competition from other brands.

By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire, Jessica Downey last updated
We've tested hundreds of running shoes and selected our favorites to help make your runs more comfortable and enjoyable.

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The Suunto Race 3S is a durable, attractive sports watch with a smaller case than most rivals, but its upgrades on the Race S come with a major jump in price.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
I’m training for the Frankfurt Marathon, and during my highest mileage weeks, I’ve been using these three supplements to get extra carbs and speed up recovery.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Coros Pace 4 Pro offers longer battery life and a design upgrade over the standard Pace 4, but also costs $200 more.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
You don’t have to train at breakneck pace to power up your abs and core; keeping things slow and controlled will make your deep stabilizer muscles work harder.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
RecommendedThe Saucony Hurricane 26 offers a high level of comfort and support and is a great cushioned option for runners who need extra stability.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
You can’t really go wrong with either the Coros Pace 4 Pro or Garmin Forerunner 970, but each has its relative pros and cons.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Hoka Bondi 9 and Clifton 11 are two of the most popular running shoes available, but they have different strengths and weaknesses.

By Tammy Rogers last updated
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is the best daily trainer in Nike’s line-up right now and is worth the extra you pay over the Pegasus 42, but other brands have options I prefer.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Apple Watch 12 is claimed to have the most accurate heart rate sensing among wearables, so I put that to the test by comparing it with a chest strap across a variety of workouts.

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I've tested the best carbon plate running shoes to help you find a fast, comfortable pair for your next race, including options from Nike, Adidas, Brooks, and Asics.

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Editor's ChoiceEven in the crowded carbon plate running shoe market, the Adidas Pro Evo 3 manages to stand out thanks to its supremely light and springy design.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
RecommendedThe Shokz OpenFit Air 2 impressed me during testing thanks to the fit and features they offer at a lower price than Shokz’ top open earhook headphones.

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We put the best trail running shoes to the test to help you find a comfortable, durable, supportive pair for your next off-road run.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
Over-ear headphones aren’t usually my first choice for runs, but I enjoyed using the Beats 360 on a 10-mile run more than I expected to.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
RecommendedThe Urevo CyberMega Smart Treadmill matches the specs of much larger and more expensive machines and performed well during my testing.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
I love running with the Apple AirPods 5, which allow for some awareness while offering great sound quality, but the fit won’t work for everyone.

By Nick Harris-Fry Published
The Mizuno Hyperwarp 96 is the second super-shoe to come in under 100g/3.5oz, and is listed as a gram lighter than the record-breaking Adidas Pro Evo 3.
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