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

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

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 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?

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.

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
The 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.

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.

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.

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.

I’ve tested nearly every Hoka running shoe — these are my 3 top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve tried and reviewed nearly every Hoka running shoe in the brand’s line-up, and narrowed down the best picks for most runners to these three sneakers.

Nike’s controversial new running shoe is like an e-bike for your feet — meet Project Amplify
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Nike’s Project Amplify shoe is like nothing I’ve ever seen before, but do we need motor-powered footwear to make running feel easier?

This 20-minute resistance band workout builds full-body strength in just 5 moves
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This full-body resistance band workout is a great addition to any fitness routine and you can do it anywhere you have space to stand and squat.

Garmin Venu 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 570: Which sports watch should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The similarities between the Garmin Venu 4 and Garmin Forerunner 570 are striking, but the Venu 4 has a couple of key extra features that make it the better pick.

I ran 10 miles in the Nike Vomero Premium and it’s the most comfortable running shoe I’ve ever tried
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Vomero Premium is the most cushioned running shoe I’ve ever seen, and it delivers a very bouncy and comfortable ride.

Polar 'firmly denies' allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Whoop has taken exception to the design of the Polar Loop fitness tracker, claiming the design is a ‘copy’ of the Whoop, and taken Polar to court as a result.

I ran 75 miles in the Hoka Mach X3 and it’s one of my favorite running shoes of the year
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka Mach X3 mostly sticks to the same design as the Mach X2, but its new upper is an important upgrade and helps to make the shoe one of the best all-rounders on the market.
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