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
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.
I tried Zwift Ride — is this the best way to cycle indoors?
By Nick Harris-fry published
Everything about the Zwift Ride smart exercise bike is designed to make it easy and accessible, and it's the most affordable smart bike I've tested.
The World’s Greatest Stretch is an essential part of my routine — here’s how to do it
By Nick Harris-fry published
I found that the World’s Greatest Stretch lived up to its name when I added it to my recovery routine. Here’s how to do it, and why you should.
I ran 35 miles in the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2, and it’s the most radical racing shoe I’ve tested
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is a cutting-edge racing option with a dramatic heel cutout and a very springy midsole foam. It’s not for everyone, but it’s undoubtedly fast.
I ran 50 miles in the Asics Gel-Kayano 31 and it’s a cushioned cruiser for runners who need stability
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Asics Gel-Kayano 31 mostly sticks to the same design as the Gel-Kayano 30, and it’s a top cushioned option for runners who need extra stability.
We ran over 40 miles in the Hoka Skyward X — here's the verdict
By Jessica Downey, Nick Harris-fry published
The Hoka Skyward X is the latest super trainer on the scene, fitted with a carbon plate, PEBA midsole foam, and an illegally high stack height. Here’s my verdict.
Apple Watch is getting this game-changing new feature for runners — here’s why I’m excited
By Nick Harris-fry published
The new training load feature in watchOS 11 will make the Apple Watch a better sports watch and, as a runner, I’m looking forward to using it to help judge my workload.
Coros Pace 3 review: A great value sports watch for runners and triathletes
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Coros Pace 3 packs a lot of impressive features into its lightweight frame, and it’s an excellent option for runners and triathletes that undercuts the competition.
I tried this 10-minute push-up challenge — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
All push-up variations are accepted for this 10-minute push-up challenge, so people of all fitness levels can give it a go.
I tested the Coros Vertix 2S vs Garmin Enduro 2 for 22 days — this is the battery life champ
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Coros Vertix 2S and Garmin Enduro 2 are two of the longest-lasting watches available, but which offers the longest battery life on one charge?
You only need 20 minutes and these 5 dumbbell exercises to build full-body strength
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 20-minute dumbbell workout uses combination exercises to target muscles all over the body in just five moves.
I tried this 10-minute bodyweight workout to blast my abs and obliques — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 10-minute abs workout is one of the most popular on YouTube, with 22 millions views to date. I gave it a try and it didn’t disappoint.
We ran 80 miles in the Brooks Ghost 16, and it’s the best version of the shoe in years
By Nick Harris-fry, Jessica Downey published
The Brooks Ghost 16 is the best version of the shoe in years thanks to the new midsole foam, which makes the shoe lighter and improves the ride.
Forget burpees — this low impact 20-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your whole body without jumping
By Nick Harris-fry published
This low-impact standing dumbbell workout is perfect for building full-body strength without having to hit the floor for exercises like push-ups and planks.
Forget running — this 20-minute standing cardio workout is low-impact and will boost your metabolism
By Nick Harris-fry published
This standing cardio workout is a fun, low-impact way to burn calories and fire up your metabolism, and you don’t need any equipment to do it.
I tried the Shokz OpenSwim Pro for sweaty workouts and swim sessions — here's what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro are the perfect bone conduction headphones for sports thanks to the combination of Bluetooth and MP3 playback.
Shokz OpenFit Air review: budget-friendly open ear workout headphones
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Shokz OpenFit Air are open headphones with a comfortable fit that allow you to stay aware of your surroundings during workouts.
Forget the gym — this 5-move dumbbell workout builds full-body strength in just 20 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
This 20-minute workout uses combination exercises to strengthen muscles all over the body in just five moves.
I tried this 20-minute bodyweight abs workout with 14 million views — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 20-minute bodyweight abs workout has over 14 million views on YouTube — I gave it a go.
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