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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forget the gym — you just need a resistance band and 15 minutes to work your whole body
By Nick Harris-fry published
This resistance band workout is suitable for all fitness levels and will help you to strengthen muscles all over the body, as well as improving your cardio fitness.
Wahoo TRACKR heart rate monitor review: A reliable, rechargeable chest strap
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Wahoo TRACKR is a rechargeable chest strap heart rate monitor that offers reliable performance and excellent battery life.
Forget crunches — this 20-minute standing abs workout sculpts your core and boosts your metabolism
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
This 20-minute standing abs workout is beginner-friendly and a more enjoyable way to target your lower abs than crunches and sit-ups.
This CrossFit-style 'chipper' workout challenges the whole body in 24 minutes — and you only need dumbbells to try it
By Nick Harris-fry published
Chipper workouts are great for improving your endurance and this dumbbell session from an F45 trainer will help you build strength all over the body.
I ran 30 miles in the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 — here's my verdict
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Puma Deviate Nitro 3 is a versatile running shoe that can handle easy and fast training alike, but I found it a little heavy for speedwork and the ride is not the most comfortable.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Coros Pace 3 — which should you buy?
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and Coros Pace 3 both offer great value and reliable sports tracking, but excel in different areas.
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