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
Oladance OWS Sports headphones review: good fit and fidelity at a high price
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Oladance OWS Sports offer good sound with an open design for awareness, and the fit is secure for sports, but they are expensive and there are better options available.
Forget the gym — you only need 20 minutes to build full-body muscle with this low-impact dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab a pair of dumbbells and use this 20-minute home workout to build strength all over the body without having to do any jumping.
Nike launches stunning ‘Electric Pack’ shoes for Summer 2024 Olympics — and you can buy them now
By Nick Harris-fry published
Nike’s Electric Pack contains 55 shoes that sport a bright orange ostrich print design, including special editions of the Vaporfly and Alphafly running shoes.
I tried this 10-minute barre workout to sculpt my abs and obliques — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This barre-inspired workout will exhaust your core muscles in just 10 minutes, helping to build strength and definition in your abs and obliques.
Suunto Race S review: A good AMOLED sports watch at a great price
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Suunto Race S is a cheaper, smaller version of the Suunto Race, but offers value beyond its price.
Forget burpees — this low-impact 10-minute workout will boost your metabolism without any jumping
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 10-minute cardio workout doesn’t contain any jumping, so you can raise your heart rate and get fitter without the impact of exercises like running or burpees.
Nike Vaporfly 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3 — which should you buy?
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Nike Alphafly 3 and Nike Vaporfly 3 are Nike’s top carbon plate shoes, but which should you get for your next race?
I ran 50 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris carbon racing shoe — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris will suffer from comparisons to the more impressive Metaspeed Sky Paris, but it’s also an excellent carbon racing shoe.
I’m a marathoner who doesn’t do enough strength training, so I asked an expert for this 6-move dumbbell workout for runners
By Nick Harris-fry published
Strength training is essential for runners looking to get faster and improve their resilience to injury. This dumbbell workout is the perfect place to start.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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