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

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
RecommendedThe 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.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Beats Powerbeats Fit: Which workout headphones should you get?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Beats Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2 are both great options for your workouts and general use, but I prefer the sound and fit on the Powerbeats Pro 2.

Forget sit-ups — I tried this 40-minute core workout for runners used by Kenyan elites and it produces serious results
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This lengthy core workout for runners was filmed at a running camp in Iten, Kenya, where many elites gather to train — I gave it a try and it didn’t disappoint.

Coros Apex 4 review: A lightweight Garmin Fenix rival with impressive battery life
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Apex 4 is a durable and accurate sports watch with outstanding battery life that offers a more affordable alternative to the Garmin Fenix and Enduro watches.

The Garmin vs. Strava dispute just took another twist, and it’s good news for Garmin users
By Nick Harris-Fry published
While there’s still no end in sight to the Garmin-Strava legal dispute regarding patent infringement, Strava has retreated on another issue related to attribution.

I swapped my Apple AirPods Pro 3 for the Beats Powerbeats Fit — here’s 3 things I liked and 2 I missed
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Beats Powerbeats Fit offer a more secure fit for workouts than the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but don’t sound as good, and they’re not as comfortable.

I ran 60 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo — here are my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is an impressive carbon plate racing shoe, but I prefer the other super-shoes in the Asics range.

I tried this 20-minute core workout that’s great for your abs and glutes — and you don’t need any equipment
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This 20-minute Pilates core workout is particularly good for building strength in your deep core, abs and glutes, and you do it anywhere you have space to lie down.

I tried the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro’s LiveTrack feature in a marathon — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new connectivity features on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro meant my family could track me through the Loch Ness Marathon without me carrying my phone.

I swapped the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the Apple Watch Series 11 — here’s my pros and cons
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I preferred the design of the smaller Apple Watch Series 11, which was more comfortable to wear 24/7, but the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s extra sports features are important for me as a runner.

Apple Watch celebrates World Mental Health Day with limited edition badge — here’s how to earn it
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Apple Watch users can earn a limited edition award with the World Mental Health Day Challenge

Exercise ‘snacks’ can make you fitter and stronger in just two minutes, according to a new study
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Short exercise ‘snacks’ can improve your strength and fitness if done regularly, according to new research.

Want to be a morning person? Peloton instructor reveals how to make this drastic but beneficial change
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this advice to train yourself to be a morning person and develop healthier sleep habits so you can jump out of bed full of energy rather than hitting snooze.

I tried this 15-minute Pilates workout and it’s great for your deep core and lower back
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You just need 15 minutes and a yoga mat for this Pilates core workout, which uses a variety of slow movements to strengthen the glutes and lower back along with your abs.

I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 battery life with a marathon and it shocked me
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The upgraded battery life on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 meant that I could take it away for a weekend trip to run a marathon without needing to charge it.

Strava sues Garmin — what does this mean for users?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strava has sued Garmin over patents relating to its segments and heatmaps features, and the argument could get ugly if the two companies decide to stop working together.

I just ran a marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I compared the battery life, accuracy and design of the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 3 while running the Loch Ness Marathon.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: the greatest Fenix yet
By Nick Harris-Fry published
RecommendedThe Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has some useful upgrades on the standard Fenix 8, but unless you need its cellular and satellite connectivity features, it might not be worth the extra outlay.

You just need 10 minutes and a resistance band to sculpt your abs with this 4-move home workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this resistance band workout to fire up your abs and build deep core strength, and it takes just 10 minutes.

How to track your heart rate with the Apple AirPods Pro 3
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 headphones have a built-in heart rate sensor — here’s how to use it.
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