
Nick Harris-Fry
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 27min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 13 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon.
Nick runs 50-80 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

We ran 60 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 — here’s our verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire published
The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 might be the softest and bounciest carbon plate racing shoe out there, but the trade-off is stability, and it won’t suit every runner.

I ran 40 miles in the North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 3 carbon plate trail-running shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The TNF Summit Vectiv Pro 3 excels with regards to comfort and stability over long distances, but lacks the spark you might expect from a carbon plate shoe.

Strava just bought the AI run coaching app Runna — here's what it means for you
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Sports tracking app Strava has bought Runna, the AI-powered run coaching app, in a huge deal that will have implications for the users of both apps.

I tried this 10-minute six-pack workout — here’s what happened to my abs and obliques
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Just 10 minutes of training left my abs aching for days, and if you want an effective workout to target the whole core, this is well worth giving a go.

Use these 3 tempo training tips from a personal trainer to get more from your workouts
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Personal trainer shares 3 ways to use tempo training during workouts to make your sessions more engaging and effective.

I ran 40 miles in the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 carbon plate racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3’s distinctive midsole design delivers as bouncy a ride as you’ll find in a racing shoe, but it’s unlikely to suit every runner.

Why Coros and Suunto could be the big winners of Garmin and Polar’s new paywalls
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin and Polar’s new subscription services have angered their users and Suunto and Coros could be set to benefit if people are ready to switch their sports watch brand.

You just need 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this low-impact workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
This 20-minute low-impact workout is made up entirely of exercises you do on the floor, so it’s a great way to strengthen the whole body while going easy on your joints.

I tried Garmin Connect+ for a week: here’s 3 things I like and 3 I dislike
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The new Garmin Connect+ subscription service adds some useful features for athletes, but the AI-powered Active Intelligence advice has yet to impress me.

Wattbike launches a new Atom exercise bike to take on Peloton — these are the 4 key upgrades
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Upgrades to the Wattbike Atom’s design as well as the Wattbike Hub will make the exercise bike more appealing to cyclists of all levels.

8 minutes, no equipment — this 8-move Pilates abs workout works your deep core muscles
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
This 8-minute abs workout uses Pilates moves to engage your deep core muscles, helping you to get stronger and sculpt a more defined midsection.

I ran 35 miles in the Adidas Supernova Rise 2 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Supernova Rise 2 is a solid workhorse shoe that runners who don’t like to use max-cushioned daily trainers will enjoy, but there are better options out there.

I ran, cycled and worked out with the JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 are great value and have a reliable fit for workouts. The sound quality is good too, though the lackluster ANC counts against these headphones.

5 exercises, 1 dumbbell and 20 minutes are all you need to strengthen your whole body
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Grab a dumbbell and use this time-effective five-move circuit workout to strengthen muscles all over the body.

Garmin sparks outrage with Connect+ subscription paywall — have your say
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The launch of the Garmin Connect+ subscription service has provoked anger from the brand’s userbase — let us know what you think of the paywall.

I tried the ‘hardest’ abs workout on YouTube — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-Fry published
With 7.6 million views on YouTube and the claim it’s the hardest abs workout ever in the title, I had to give this 9-minute workout a go, and it was a stern challenge for my core.

Forget sit-ups — you just need 15 minutes and 1 kettlebell to strengthen your core with this standing abs workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You don’t crunches, sit-ups and planks to increase your core strength and definition, just take this 12-move standing kettlebell workout instead.

Best running phone holders 2025
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best running phone holders will allow you to access music, track your workout, and stay connected without interrupting your stride.

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.

I raced a half marathon with the Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Coros Vertix 2S — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I ran my local half marathon wearing both the Garmin Fenix 8 and Coros Vertix 2S to test their GPS and HR accuracy, and both impressed me.

I ran 35 miles in the Diadora Gara Carbon 2 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Diadora Gara Carbon 2 is a comfortable and speedy racer that also works well as a fast training shoe, and looks great too, but the high price is off-putting.

Best running watches of 2025: Top picks for runners of all levels
By Jessica Downey last updated
Our runners spent time with dozens of the best running watches to find the best models for you and your training.

The best carbon plate running shoes 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
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 Saucony.
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