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 running and fitness, especially with regards to testing kit and tech, and has written for many publications including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, as well as being co-host on The Run Testers podcast.
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 Epix 2 lowest ever price](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vxVLaFkP9gswcDg6oDPD8M-320-80.jpg)
I wore the Garmin Epix 2 for a year and it just hit its lowest ever price in the Prime Day sale
By Nick Harris-fry published
The sapphire model of the Garmin Epix 2 has been reduced by 50% in the Prime Day sale, which amounts to a monster $450 saving on one of the best sports watches.
![Lubluelu SL60D Robot Vacuum](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QAACMUgswZ6NpqLuYH5Ln7-320-80.jpg)
I love this robot vacuum and it just crashed to $125 in unbeatable Prime Day deal
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Lubluelu SL60D robot vacuum has made my life easier and it’s down to $125 in the Prime Day sale.
![Puma Velocity Nitro 2 prime day](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FKUzeir7gcSj8UvsZa5q2R-320-80.jpg)
I review running shoes and 3 of my favorites are under $100 this Prime Day
By Nick Harris-fry published
I test a lot of running shoes and some of my standouts from the past couple of years are going for under $100 on Amazon this Prime Day.
![Garmin Forerunner 955 Prime Day](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YVH5AfJpoKiE7BCnkQvHt4-320-80.jpg)
I've tested every Garmin sports watch and this Forerunner 955 for $180 off is the Prime Day deal I'd get
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 955 is an outstanding multisport watch and offers incredible value at the reduced price of $319 in the Amazon Prime Day sale.
![a woman performing lateral raises with a pair of dumbbells](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/araejmsAkDvatD5giK8nF7-320-80.jpg)
You don’t need planks or sit-ups to build a stronger core, just this 20-minute standing abs and arms workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Power up your abs and arms with this 20-minute standing dumbbell workout which will improve your balance and core strength.
![Man doing hammer curls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TASXgJs4fAzSAyzJpKYkoZ-320-80.jpg)
You only need 15 minutes to build stronger arms and boost your metabolism with this 7-move dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 15-minute dumbbell workout combines biceps exercises with cardio moves to get the heart pumping while you strengthen your upper arms.
![Montane Featherlite Nano Jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YmFbMGL9LxuRNFoyxSBxd9-320-80.jpg)
My favorite new running gear is this lightweight jacket that slips into a pocket
By Nick Harris-fry published
I was sick of getting caught out by changeable weather during my runs, so the lightweight, packable Montane Featherlite Nano jacket has become an essential bit of kit.
![Man performing a lateral raise with dumbbells](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7cKZJUp4C3kdvwvKoPXSR-320-80.jpg)
Forget pull-ups — strengthen your biceps, triceps and shoulders with this 20-minute dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
This popular YouTube workout with almost 7 million views will help you strengthen your upper body, and you just need 20 minutes and a set of dumbbells to do it.
![Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 running shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oe2oihku6R579mDvC9p8se-320-80.jpg)
I ran 40 miles in the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 carbon racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 is an impressively light and fast carbon plate racing shoe that rivals the best on the market.
![Nike Vomero 17 running shoes price drop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ALYiTzVmGqGjUYf2jqr9HP-320-80.jpg)
The Nike Vomero 17 is my favorite Nike cushioned shoe — and it’s under $100 in the Dick’s sale right now
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Nike Vomero 17 is a comfortable cushioned shoe that will suit runners at any level, and it’s going for just $92 in the Dick’s sale.
![a woman doing the cobra pose on a mat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iHyirYVzFDSHzG7nwHZPaf-320-80.jpg)
You just need 14 minutes to strengthen your back and improve your posture with this equipment-free workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Use this beginner-friendly bodyweight workout to strengthen your upper and lower back, along with your core, which will help to improve your posture as well.
![Person wearing the Asics Superblast 2 on a sidewalk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PjsyTXGdSnSXgVGqxniNyP-320-80.jpg)
I ran 35 miles in the Asics Superblast 2 and it’s one of the best new shoes of 2024
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Asics Superblast 2 picks up where the original left off in being one of the best all-rounders available, especially if you don’t want to use a plated training shoe.
![Person wearing the Adidas Supernova Prima on a sidewalk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yEztxPGxqSvdt8Ta9U6LZ9-320-80.jpg)
I ran 35 miles in the Adidas Supernova Prima and it’s a practical cushioned shoe for daily training
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Adidas Supernova Prima is a reliable workhorse with a stable and comfortable ride, though some will prefer a softer shoe.
![a woman lying on the floor tensing her abs in a crunch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5VdAebdthEUvX2Q5duQP4-320-80.jpg)
Forget the gym — I tried this 30-minute equipment-free core workout to blast my abs and obliques
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 30-minute abs workout is a great way to improve your core strength without using any equipment.
![Man holding a dumbbell in right hand with elbow flexed during arm workout outdoors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHYiEkDB8YYdnW6E7Qjgi-320-80.jpg)
Forget push-ups — this 10-minute dumbbell workout builds stronger biceps, triceps and shoulders
By Nick Harris-fry published
Power up your arms with this 10-minute standing dumbbell workout that targets the biceps, triceps and shoulders in 10 moves.
![a woman working out her arms using a resistance band](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mgA3uDnLZNv24PNsK5nR3h-320-80.jpg)
You only need 10 minutes and 5 moves to boost your flexibility and improve your posture
By Nick Harris-fry published
Work on your back strength and mobility with this five-move workout to improve your posture which you can do anywhere with just a resistance band.
![Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 running shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZDwokp53TwUy6iuUQrLepL-320-80.jpg)
I review running shoes and some of Saucony’s best are on sale for Prime Day — 5 deals I’d shop now
By Nick Harris-fry published
Refresh your running shoe line-up with these deals on Saucony running shoes, with discounts on everything from carbon plate races to cushioned cruisers.
![Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 running shoes on grass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DMarRdnxiQFfQ426Ca679a-320-80.jpg)
I ran 35 miles in the Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 — here’s my verdict on this carbon racer
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 is an upgrade on the original Velociti Elite racer, but doesn’t touch the performance of the carbon racing shoes available from other brands.
![On Cloudeclipse running shoe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pEomzKPJpRxHVb5bFhjamh-320-80.jpg)
I ran 45 miles in the On Cloudeclipse — and it’s $40 off right now
By Nick Harris-fry published
The On Cloudeclipse is a cushioned running shoe I greatly enjoyed racking up the miles in, and it’s reduced to $140 in the On sale and at Running Warehouse.
![high angle view of young sportsman with bare chest doing abs exercise on fitness ball at gym](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C27c6fJ5U97ALmxtzuRrTV-320-80.jpg)
You just need 20 minutes for a total core workout — I tried this session to blast my abs and obliques
By Nick Harris-fry published
You don’t need any equipment for this 20-minute abs workout, which targets all the key muscles in the core without having to repeat any exercises.
![a man doing a dumbbell biceps curl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nc8UNMQfrWRYHK5WWe5UNj-320-80.jpg)
Forget burpees — I tried this low-impact 10-minute standing workout to strengthen my whole body
By Nick Harris-fry published
This low-impact full-body workout is a great way to ensure you move every day. It only takes 10 minutes and you can do it anywhere with or without equipment.
![Person wearing the Mizuno Neo Vista running shoes on a running track](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AExspKBqd2975hKXtAi2QX-320-80.jpg)
I ran 40 miles in the Mizuno Neo Vista and it’s one of my favorite shoes of 2024
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Mizuno Neo Vista is one of the most impressive new running shoes of 2024, offering runners a springy and fun ride that works for any distance and type of run.
![A photo of the Brooks Glycerin 20](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kGAxrcZZVaVCBsXDaQ97ZB-320-80.jpg)
I ran 50 miles in the Brooks Glycerin 20 — and there's a massive $60 off right now with this early Prime Day deal
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Brooks Glycerin 20 is available for under $100 ahead of Amazon Prime Day, and having done a lot of running in the shoe I can tell you it’s a steal at that price.
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