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
One of the Pixel Watch 3’s best fitness features is coming to older Google and Fitbit smartwatches
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Cardio Load and Target Load features introduced on the Pixel Watch 3 are being rolled out to older Google and Fitbit watches, and both can help you judge how hard to train each day.
You only need 2 dumbbells and 20 minutes to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Grab a set of dumbbells and build muscle all over your body with this 20-minute workout that will help you get fitter and stronger.
You don't need weights to build full-body muscle, just 30 minutes and this equipment-free workout
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You can do this low-impact 30-minute workout at home without needing any weights and it will strengthen your whole body and get your heart pumping.
We ran 70 miles in the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — here’s the verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The New Balance Fresh Foam X1080v14 is a comfortable running shoe that will suit a wide range of runners well.
Forget sit-ups — you just need 10 minutes and 2 dumbbells to strengthen your core with this standing ab workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strengthen your core without hitting the floor using this standing ab workout.
I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The best GPS sports watches are not only accurate trackers, but can also actually help to improve your performance, making them an essential tool for athletes of all levels.
Forget the gym — you just need 7 minutes to sculpt your abs with this home workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You can strengthen your core and sculpt more defined abs in no time at all, as this seven-minute kit-free workout proves.
Forget push-ups — this 15-minute standing workout builds full-body strength and boosts your metabolism
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this 15-minute standing HIIT workout to strengthen muscles all over the body and get your heart pumping without using any equipment.
I ran 70 miles in the Nike Zoom Fly 6, and the versatile shoe is now easily one of my favorites
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Zoom Fly 6 is a huge upgrade on past models of the shoe, with a lighter and faster design that makes it one of the best plated training shoes available.
Coros Pace Pro review: the first AMOLED Coros watch is a winner
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Coros Pace Pro is the first Coros watch to have an AMOLED screen, and it also offers maps and a host of other features at a price that undercuts its rivals.
3 things runners should always include in their strength training — according to a physiotherapist
By Nick Harris-Fry published
To make the most of your strength training as a runner, a physio recommends doing something explosive, something on one leg, and something focused on the calf muscles.
Black Friday running shoe deals: I'm tracking the best sales on Hoka, On, Nike, Asics and more
By Jessica Downey last updated
The Black Friday running shoe deals are here. Check out our live coverage to find epic discounts from brands like On, Nike, Asics, HOKA and more.
Garmin Black Friday deals — 17 discounts I'd shop now as top watches hit their lowest ever prices
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Most of Garmin’s top watches are included in the Black Friday sales, with standout deals including the Epix Pro dropping to its lowest ever price.
Hoka Black Friday deals — 17 bargains I’d buy now from $9
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Hoka's Black Friday sale includes big discounts on some of its most popular running shoes and kit.
Best Black Friday running headphones deals — 8 sales on our favorite running buds from $19
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Black Friday is the perfect time to get a new set of running headphones, with several of the best sets we’ve tested available at big discounts.
Black Friday treadmill deals — save on 9 top treadmills from Peloton, NordicTrack, Bowflex and more
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
You can save hundreds of dollars with these Black Friday treadmill deals, with some of the best machines I’ve tested being heavily reduced in the sales.
This Garmin Epix Pro Black Friday deal blows away the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $350 off
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Epix Pro 51mm is reduced by $350 for Black Friday and at its reduced price it’s a better buy than the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Garmin Epix 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Garmin Forerunner 265 — here's how to choose the right Black Friday deal
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Black Friday deals on Garmins include a wide range of devices, so use this guide to help you find the right Garmin watch for you.
The Oura Ring 3 just hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday — here’s why it’s worth getting instead of the Oura Ring 4
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Oura Ring 3 is reduced by $100 in the Black Friday sale, bringing it down to its lowest price ever and making it better value than the new Oura Ring 4.
Run, don’t walk! My favorite Nike running shoe just dropped to its lowest ever price for Black Friday
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Use this code to save over $70 on the Nike Pegasus Plus, which is my favorite Nike running shoe because of its comfortable and versatile design.
Forget Garmin — the Suunto Race S just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Suunto Race S is an impressive AMOLED sports watch that’s packed with features, and its price has dropped below $300 for the first time in the Black Friday sales.
I tried the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill — is this the best way to run indoors?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Not yet ratedThe innovative Wahoo KICKR RUN delivers on its promise to create a realistic run feel indoors. It might just be the best treadmill I’ve ever tried, but its high price is still off-putting.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is under $200 for the first time in the Black Friday sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an excellent running watch with an AMOLED screen that’s ideal for beginners, and it’s available for its lowest ever price in the sales.
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