Nick Harris-Fry
Nick has been a journalist since 2012, most of which have been spent writing about health and fitness with Coach and other publications. Nick was the news editor of Coach magazine when it launched in 2015 and joined the website team in 2017.
Nick has covered all aspects of health and fitness for Coach, 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 after six weeks of training for a magazine feature and subsequently became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 29min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and is almost always in training for his next marathon PB attempt. Nick runs 70-110km a week and races regularly with his club Orion Harriers, which gives him a lot of opportunity to test out running gear: he reviews running shoes, fitness trackers, running watches, sports headphones, treadmills, exercise bikes and all manner of other kit for Coach.
Nick has also written for other websites including Expert Reviews, Wareable and Get Sweat Go. He is also the co-founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers and co-hosts The Run Testers podcast.
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
The London Marathon 2024 Weather Forecast Keeps Getting Better For Runners
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
As race day nears the London Marathon weather forecast is showing near-ideal conditions for runners
London Marathon Travel Guide: How To Get To The Race
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Start your race day the right way with a well-planned, stress-free trip to the start line
23 Tips For London Marathon First-Timers
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
It really can’t be stressed enough that there will not be enough toilets
The Best Cushioned Running Shoes For Long Distances
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Rack up big miles in comfort with these running shoes designed for long distances
The Best Hoka Running Shoes
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Hoka’s range of running shoes contains great options for every kind of runner
What’s In Peloton Instructor Ben Alldis’s Kitbag For The London Marathon?
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Picking out the gear, accessories and nutrition products you need for a marathon can be tough. This look inside Ben Alldis’s kitbag might just help you out
What Is A Good Marathon Time?
By Lily Canter last updated
We got our hands on exclusive data from the TCS London Marathon, and matched it with results from Strava and others, so you can work out what to aim for
What You Need To Know About The London Marathon Running Show 2024
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Your London Marathon experience doesn’t really begin until you hit the Expo, or Running Show as it’s called
How To Watch The Boston Marathon 2024 Using Live Streams In The USA, UK And Europe
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Here’s how to tune into the Boston Marathon from all over the world
Hoka Skyward X Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Hoka Skyward X is a cushioned cruiser with a carbon plate that’s built for daily training
The Best Trail-Running Shoes
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
It’s all about grip and protection out on the trails. Use our recommendations to find the best trail-running shoe for you
How To Pace The Boston Marathon To Perfection With Garmin’s PacePro Tool
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you own a Garmin watch with the PacePro feature it can help you judge the hills and hit your target time at the Boston Marathon
Quick! The Nike Alphafly 3 Is Back On Sale In The UK And Selling Fast
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The Nike Alphafly 3 was restocked on April 11 in the Volt colorway
On Cloudmonster Hyper Review: Not Worth The Hype
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The On Cloudmonster Hyper is an underwhelming addition to the Swiss brand’s line-up and is outperformed by far cheaper shoes
The Best Arm Workout Plan To Build Muscle
By Joe Warner last updated
A four-week arm workout plan to add size and strength to your biceps and triceps while also building a bigger and stronger chest
The New Nike Pegasus Premium Arrives Next Year—How Is It Different To The Nike Pegasus 41?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Along with the standard Pegasus, Nike has revealed the Pegasus Premium
Big Changes Are Coming To The Next Nike Pegasus—Here’s What To Expect
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Pegasus 41 upgrades its midsole material to ReactX foam
How To Do The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift With Perfect Form
By Sam Rider last updated
Strengthen your posterior chain and prevent common sports injuries by learning the correct form for the single-leg Romanian deadlift
The London Marathon Tracker App Is Available To Download Now—Here’s How To Use It To Follow A Runner
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
The official London Marathon 2024 app is now available. Here’s how to use it to track friends and family who are running
The Best Pull-Up Bars For Your Home Workouts
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Avoid any accidents with one of the best pull-up bars, with options you can mount in doorways and on walls, as well as free-standing bars
Use This Beginner Pilates For Runners Workout To Improve Your 5K Time
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Try this five-move no-equipment session from the founder of the Pilates for Runners app
Sennheiser Momentum Sport Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds sound amazing and offer extra features like heart rate tracking, but are undermined by some annoying flaws
11 Types Of Training Runs Explained
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you want to become a faster, stronger runner, you need to mix up your training runs
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