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

This new Apple Watch health feature is a game-changer — and it just got FDA clearance
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Apple Watch’s new hypertension detection feature has won FDA clearance in time for the launch of the Series 11, and will arrive on watches next week.

We've tested the best cheap running headphones for exercise on a budget
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
These cheap running headphones make an excellent companion, whether you're into casual jogs, speed training or marathons.

I love the Hoka Mach X2 after running 100 miles — and it’s 20% off right now
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Running shoes don’t get much better than the Hoka Mach X2, and it’s reduced by 19% in the REI sale.

The best Nike running shoes in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Looking into buying a record breaking Nike running shoe or just want a reliable trainer to level up your running journey? We've tested them out for you — here's our top picks.

The best running headphones in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry 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.

Asics Megablast vs Asics Superblast 2 — which running shoe should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Superblast 2 and Asics Megablast are both great running shoes I’ve done a lot of happy miles in, but which stands out as the best super-trainer in the Asics range?

I’ve run marathons with every Apple Watch Ultra — here's 3 Apple Watch Ultra 3 features I'm most excited for
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new Apple Watch Ultra 3's longer battery life and satellite connectivity are great improvements for runners, and it also promises the best GPS in a sports watch.

Older Apple Watches are getting new health tracking features — see if yours makes the list
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Apple launched hypertension tracking and sleep score with the new Series 11 and Ultra 3 smartwatches, but several older Apple Watch models also get the new features.

I ran 100 miles in the Asics Megablast — here are my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Megablast is one of my favorite running shoes of 2025 thanks to its versatile, fun ride, but it’s very expensive and there are excellent alternatives that are more affordable.

Strava’s Apple Watch app just got a major upgrade — perfectly timed for the Series 11 launch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Strava Apple Watch app just got a big overhaul with a new UI and the addition of Live Segments, just days before the expected launch of the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3.

I wore the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs. Suunto Race 2 for over a week — which should you buy?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Suunto Race 2 and Garmin Forerunner 970 are both impressive AMOLED sports watches, but wearing both at the same time drew out some key differences in performance.

This 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the whole body and improves your mobility — and you don’t need any kit to do it
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Improve your strength, mobility and balance with this Pilates-inspired workout that targets muscles all over the body.

Suunto Race 2 review: an affordable Garmin rival for keen athletes
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Suunto has made some telling improvements with the Race 2 sports watch, which has a better display and a faster processor to back up its impressive sports tracking.

Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: should you upgrade?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has a couple of important upgrades on the Fenix 8, but these come at the cost of a higher price and shorter battery life.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro announced with brightest ever microLED display — and a crazy-high $2,000 price
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has appeared on the Garmin website and it offers a dazzling microLED display along with LTE connectivity for safety features.

Polar’s screenless fitness tracker has arrived — here’s everything you need to know about the Whoop rival
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Polar Loop is a new screenless fitness tracker that matches the Whoop band on price, but doesn’t require a subscription.

The Adidas Treadflow is the first running shoe designed for the treadmill — I gave it a try
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Treadflow is the first running shoe specifically built for indoor runs, with some novel features to make it better on the treadmill — I tried it out to see if it’s worth getting.

This simple workout feature from the Apple Watch Ultra 2 needs to be on the Apple Watch 11
By Nick Harris-Fry published
As a keen runner I’m hoping the Precision Start feature on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 makes its way to the Apple Watch 11 to boost the accuracy of its tracking.

Nike’s new running top looks bananas — but the science behind it will keep you cool on your longest runs
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Radical AirFlow top Nike’s elite trail runners are using has everyone talking, with its hole-y design helping athletes keep their cool during ultramarathons.

I’ve tested 53 running shoes in 2025 — these are the 3 I’d buy myself right now
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’ve tried a lot of new running shoes in 2025, and gone back to some old favorites too, and these are the three I’d buy myself for a road running shoe rotation to cover training and racing.

I ran 40 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Ray, and it’s one of the wildest racing shoes I’ve tested
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Metaspeed Ray is the lightest, softest and springiest racing shoe I’ve ever tried, and while there are drawbacks to its wild design, it’s incredibly fast and fun.

I ran 40 miles in the Hoka Challenger 8 and it might be the most versatile running shoe I've tested
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka Challenger 8 is a great jack-of-all-trades running shoe, with a comfortable ride and an outsole that works well on both the road and trails.

Garmin Fenix 8 and Venu X1 get free software update that includes top features for runners and triathletes
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin has released a massive update for some of its top watches, including the Fenix 8 and Venu X1, which are getting the brand’s latest and greatest running and triathlon features.
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