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
Garmin’s top smartwatches are getting a big free software update — here are the best new features
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Garmin’s Q1 software update is now available in public beta and contains upgrades like strength plans for runners and cyclists, a passcode feature and keyboard enhancements.
I ran 35 miles in the Brooks Glycerin 22 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re in need of a comfortable daily trainer you can’t go wrong with the Brooks Glycerin 22, but it’s not as big an update on the Glycerin 21 as I’d hoped for.
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.
Coros smartwatches just got a big free software update — here are the best new features
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Coros just launched its January software update which allows you to name your paired sensors and get alerts when their battery is low, among other upgrades.
Who needs weights? This bodyweight workout strengthens your whole body in 20 minutes
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You don’t need any weights for this 20-minute bodyweight workout, which targets muscles all over the body to improve your strength and fitness.
The best running headphones in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.
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.
Forget the gym — strengthen your whole upper body in 20-minutes with this dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This 20-minute upper body workout uses three short circuits to target your arms, back, shoulders and chest effectively, and you can do it at home with a set of dumbbells.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch 11 rumored to finally get this long-awaited health tracking feature
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Apple is rumored to be introducing blood pressure tracking to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 when they launch later this year.
I wore the Garmin Forerunner 965 vs. Coros Pace Pro for a month — which was better?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Pace Pro offers great value as an accurate AMOLED sports watch, but the Garmin Forerunner 965 has a better design and more features for athletes and general use.
I didn’t want to do this 8-minute workout but I’m glad I did — here’s what happened to my abs
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I found this quick ab workout an effective way to get some training done when my motivation was low and I was short on time.
Best treadmills for indoor running and walking workouts 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
We've tested the best treadmills for indoor workouts and low-impact walks to help you move your body and boost your cardio fitness at home.
Polar’s top smartwatches just got some useful new features via a free update — here are the 5 key upgrades
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Polar has added several useful new features to its Vantage V3 and Grit X2 Pro smartwatches via a free update, including the ability to charge the watches during long activities.
I never keep my fitness resolution — here’s how I’m planning to change that with micro workouts in 2025
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I’m a keen runner who never does enough strength training, but this year I’m aiming to buck that trend by doing regular micro workouts rather than trying to fit in longer sessions.
Shokz just announced the OpenFit 2 at CES 2025 — here are the 4 updates I'm most excited about
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Shokz OpenFit 2 feature improved sound, fit, battery life and controls, making them an exciting update to the original Shokz OpenFit and OpenFit Air headphones.
Garmin was down — what happened during the Garmin Connect outage
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Garmin Connect was down earlier today, meaning users could not upload their activities to the app.
I ran 40 miles in the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 and it impressed me as a comfortable cruiser
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is a small but significant update on the Gel-Nimbus 26 and one of the best max-cushioned daily trainers you can get.
Forget sit-ups — these fitness trainers ranked 22 abs exercises and this is the top bodyweight move to build a stronger core
By Nick Harris-Fry published
These calisthenics experts ranked 22 abs moves into tiers and the hollow-body crunch came out on top, while sit-ups were left languishing in the bottom tier.
The Garmin Instinct 3 just launched at CES and it’s a rugged and affordable rival to the Fenix 8
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Instinct 3 range has launched at CES 2025 and it includes an AMOLED Instinct for the first time, as well as the cheaper Instinct E.
You only need 2 dumbbells and 15 minutes to build full-body muscle with this standing workout
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Stay standing for this 15-minute dumbbell workout that uses compound exercises to build strength all over the body.
I ran 35 miles in the Nike Pegasus Premium — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Pegasus Premium offers a bouncy and fun ride, but it’s too heavy and unstable to stand out from the best daily trainers from Nike and other brands.
Coros Pace Pro vs Coros Pace 3 — which sports watch should you buy?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Coros Pace 3 and Coros Pace Pro are both excellent sports watches for runners and triathletes, but the AMOLED screen on the Pace Pro is a major upgrade.
I just tested this budget folding treadmill — and it gets the job done
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The DeerRun A1 Pro is a good budget treadmill that will satisfy newer runners and walkers as long as you’re prepared to accept its limitations, and aren’t too tall.
This 10-move dumbbell workout only takes 10 minutes to build a stronger body and boost your metabolism — here's how to do it
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Armed with a set of dumbbells you can strengthen muscles all over your body and fire up your metabolism using this effective 10-minute workout.
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