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

This is the best bodyweight exercise for beginners, according to a personal trainer
By Nick Harris-fry published
If you're looking for the perfect place to start with bodyweight workouts, then squats come highly-recommended by this expert.

Prime Day is over but my favorite Nike running shoe is still reduced by 29%
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Nike Pegasus Plus is a better running shoe than the Nike Pegasus 41 but normally it’s more expensive — right now, however, you can get the Pegasus Plus for just $126.

I ran 80 miles in the On Cloudboom Strike LS, the laceless carbon shoe Hellen Obiri used to win the Boston Marathon
By Nick Harris-fry published
The On Cloudboom Strike LS has one of the most distinctive looks of any carbon plate running shoe and its lightweight, propulsive design makes it a great racer.

Prime Day Asics sneaker deals — 19 running shoes I’d buy at up to 43% off
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Some of Asics’ top running shoes are available at big discounts this Prime Day, don’t miss out on these deals.

The Garmin Epix 2 is reduced by $350 right now for Prime Day — better value than the Fenix 8?
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Garmin Epix 2 is available for $549 on Amazon in the Prime Day sale

Forget Prime Day — Hoka's running shoe deals beat Amazon's discounts with up to 20% off
By Nick Harris-fry published
Amazon’s Prime Day sale disappointed with regards to deals on Hoka running shoes, but Hoka itself is offering hefty discounts on some of its best sneakers right now.

I run marathons and these are the 11 Prime Day running accessories I'd buy right now starting at $12
By Nick Harris-fry published
Kit yourself out with these Prime Day deals on running accessories, all of which I’ve used regularly over the past few years as a marathoner.

These are the 10 Amazon Prime Day smartwatch deals I'd actually buy — but today is your last chance
By James Frew last updated
These Prime Day smartwatch deals drop the price of top wearables from Google, Apple, Garmin and other down by up to $100 right now, but only while the sales last.

The Google Pixel Watch 2 crashes again to its lowest ever price with this epic Prime Day deal
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Google Pixel Watch 2 has been reduced to $170 in this Prime Day deal, which is the lowest price we’ve ever seen the watch go for on Amazon.

This 15-move kettlebell workout strengthens all your muscles in just 25 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab a kettlebell or two and strengthen your whole body with this 25-minute HIIT workout, which will also boost your metabolism and increase your cardio fitness.

We ran 55 miles in the Brooks Glycerin Max and it’s a shoe that delivers both comfort and energy return
By Jessica Downey, Nick Harris-fry published
The Brooks Glycerin Max features Brooks's highest stack height to date. Here’s what happened when we put the Glycerin Max to the test.

Forget sit-ups — this 10-minute standing ab workout is great for your core strength and posture
By Nick Harris-fry published
Use this low-impact standing abs workout to boost your core strength and improve your posture in just 10 minutes without any equipment.

I ran, cycled and worked out with the OpenRock X open headphones for 2 weeks — here’s what I learned
By Nick Harris-fry published
The OpenRock X are a good option for your workouts thanks to their comfortable, open design, but they are overpriced and the sound doesn’t match in-ear buds.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra just hit its lowest ever price with this Prime Day deal
By Nick Harris-fry published
Don’t miss this incredible deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, which has been reduced by over $100 ahead of Prime Day, bringing it down to its lowest ever price.

I raced a 10K with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 — here's the winner
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch 10 at the River Ness 10K in Scotland to test their accuracy — here’s the winner.

Who needs the gym? This 15-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your entire upper body
By Nick Harris-fry published
This time-saving session targets the whole upper body in just 15 minutes, using dumbbells to work the arms, shoulders, chest and back.

I ran 50 miles in the New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-fry published
The New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos is a great running shoe with a bouncy ride that makes your training more fun. But it’s a little too expensive to be a top recommendation.

Who needs weights? This 8-move bodyweight workout strengthens your whole body in 25 minutes
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This 8-move workout trains the whole body without the need for any weights, and it’s particularly good for your core strength.

I tried these 4 stretches that boost your hip mobility — and they make a huge difference
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Doing hip mobility drills regularly is something that everyone can benefit from, and if you’re a runner with tight hips it’s definitely worth giving this four-move routine a go.

Ditch the gym — you only need 27-minutes to build muscle in your chest and back with this dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
If you’re looking to chisel your chest, back and shoulders at home, you need to give this 27-minute dumbbell workout a go.

Forget burpees — this dumbbell workout sculpts your abs and arms in 15 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry published
You don’t need to hit the floor for your workout — this standing session targets the abs and arms in 15 minutes, and you only need a set of dumbbells to do it.

I ran 35 miles in the Adidas Ultraboost 5 and it’s a comfortable and stylish running shoe
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Adidas Ultraboost 5 is a better running shoe than the UB22 and Ultraboost Light, and a good crossover option for lifestyle use as well, but there are better options from Adidas.

Forget the gym — this 30-minute kettlebell workout uses supersets to build stronger legs and abs
By Nick Harris-fry published
Power up your legs and sculpt your abs with this 30-minute kettlebell workout that uses supersets to target your lower body and core in turn.

The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is coming — here’s 5 reasons to be excited about Adidas’s new super-shoe
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is set to debut at the Berlin Marathon this weekend, before its full release in January 2025.

No, not sit-ups — these are the two abs exercises you need to sculpt a six-pack, according to a personal trainer
By Nick Harris-Fry published
To carve out six pack abs you need exercises that grow the muscles, and these two moves recommended by a personal trainer are perfect for sculpting your upper and lower abs.
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