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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This 25-minute HIIT session uses supersets to strengthen muscles all over the body while ramping up your heart rate and building explosive power.

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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.

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I do push-ups as part of most of my workouts and have found that opting for the dumbbell variation is more effective for me.

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Bone conduction headphones used to be my go-to option for running, but open buds offer better sound and fit while still allowing me to stay aware of my surroundings.

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The Brooks Ghost 18 sticks closely to the design of past models and while it’s a reliable daily training option, there are more energetic and enjoyable options I’d look at instead.

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Stay standing for this 30-minute workout that uses Pilates-inspired exercises to strengthen muscles all over the body without putting your joints under pressure.

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Editor's ChoiceThere’s a lot to love about the new Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, which is a versatile, lightweight daily trainer that doesn’t break the bank.

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If you’re looking for a short and effective way to improve your strength and stability safely, then look no further than this 10-move chair workout.

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The SunAlert Connect IQ app can help you avoid spending too long in the sun by using the UV index from your Garmin’s weather forecast.

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Pro runners now consume more carbs than ever during marathons and other endurance events, with Maurten’s ‘disappearing drink’ being the product used by the very best in the business.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Asics Novablast 6 is my favorite Novablast yet and one of the best running shoes available, thanks to its comfortable and versatile ride.

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If you have 10 minutes to spare, you have enough time to tackle this effective core workout that puts you through two rounds of fast-paced exercises to target your upper and lower abs.

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The Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 70 are both great value sports watches that have proved equally accurate in my testing, but there are pros and cons to each to consider.

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If you have 10 minutes and space to lie down, you have everything you need to tackle this effective abs and obliques workout.

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The Asics Gel-Kayano 33 is a reliable option for runners who need extra support, but I was left a little disappointed by the updates to its midsole.

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The soccer World Cup is about to kick off in earnest, and this free Garmin watch face is the perfect way to keep up to date with the competition.

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The new Garmin Forerunner 170 is an excellent running watch, but is there more value in grabbing the older Garmin Forerunner 265 in the sales?

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Editor's ChoiceThe TNF Altamesa 500 v2 is the most comfortable and bouncy trail-running shoe I’ve tested, and it was perfect for the varied terrain I tackled while I was on vacation.

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You don’t necessarily have to do floor moves like push-ups and crunches to get stronger, and this standing Pilates workout also improves your balance and stability.

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Squishy, springy and speedy

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RecommendedThe Shokz OpenDots 2 offer great sound quality for open headphones and have a secure and comfortable fit, but the OpenDots Air are better value.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Shokz OpenDots Air are comfortable, lightweight open headphones that are great for workouts as well as general use.

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We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, hikers, marathoners, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.
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