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 Most Popular Running Shoe In The World Is The Hoka Clifton, According To Strava Data
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Strava’s Year In Sport report for 2023 reveals the shoes runners worldwide use the most are the Hoka Clifton and Nike Pegasus

The Running Shoes Arriving In 2024 That I’m Most Excited About
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Next year’s most-hyped running shoes include carbon racers and revamped super-trainers

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Make A Difference To Your Health And Fitness
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Forget vague aspirations and get real with your 2024 resolutions

Saucony Ride 17 Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The updates to the Saucony Ride 17 make it similar to the brand’s Triumph 21—and also a great cushioned daily trainer

The Waterproof On Cloudvista is Perfect For Winter Running And It’s Reduced By 20%
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Kit yourself out for winter with this On running shoe deal, which sees the versatile Cloudvista Waterproof reduced by $34

How Often Should You Work Out To Build Muscle As A Beginner?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Have you joined the gym hoping to build muscle and burn fat? Here’s how often you should work out and a straightforward workout plan to follow

The Dumbbell Workout Plan To Build Muscle At Home
By Joe Warner last updated
Add size to your arms, chest and shoulders with these four dumbbell workouts

Nike Alphafly 3 Review: The Perfect Modern Racing Shoe
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Nike Alphafly 3 is a phenomenal racing shoe, with each of the updates proving an essential addition

How To Find Out If Your Local Parkrun Is On This Christmas
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There is no better way to start Christmas Day than with a parkrun, and you can do one on New Year’s Day to kick off 2024, too

I Reviewed More Than 50 New Running Shoes In 2023, Here Are My Five Favorites
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Highlights of 2023 include the best Nike Vaporfly yet and a return to form for the Adidas Boston

How To Get London Marathon Championship Entry
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
If you’re an especially speedy runner you can get a guaranteed spot in the London Marathon

This On Running Jacket Is Almost $100 Off At REI And Will Arrive Before Christmas If You Move Fast
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I rate the On Weather Jacket as the best overall pick for runners, and it’s reduced by 40% right now

The Best UK Marathons For 2024
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
When it comes to the full 42.2km, the UK is well stocked with fantastic races to consider

The Best UK Half Marathons For 2024: When And How To Bag A Place
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Whether you like your half marathons fast and flat, hilly and scenic, or anything in between, we have the perfect race for you

These Garmin Sports Watches Are Back To Black Friday Prices
By Nick Harris-Fry published
You can get $200 off the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro in the brand’s holiday sale, and $300 off the sapphire model of the Epix 2

I’m A Runner Who Just Got Over Achilles Tendonitis, Here’s What I Did Right And Got Wrong
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Calf raises, ice and a whole lot of patience are important with Achilles tendonitis, but not as important as seeing a physio

This Adidas Running Shoe Is Just $36 In The REI Sale—An Unbeatable 70% Off!
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Adidas Adizero SL is a solid all-round running shoe that works well for runs up to 10K

I Tried The New watchOS10 TrainingPeaks Integration And It Makes The Apple Watch A Better Sports Watch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The integration with the training platform gives Apple Watch owners a better workout builder and more impressive training analysis

Puma Voyage Nitro 3 Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
This all-terrain trail-running shoe is a great option for winter

Gabby Dawn Allen’s Kettlebell Leg Workout Builds Strength And Boosts Fitness
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Grab a kettlebell and tackle this challenging legs and glutes workout from Gabby Dawn Allen

The Best Cheap Heart Rate Monitors
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Keep your finger on the pulse without breaking the bank with the best cheap heart monitors

4iiii Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The 4iiii Viiiiva is an accurate heart rate monitor with a neat trick—it can bridge ANT+ to Bluetooth devices

The Best Men’s Running Tights
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Keep your legs toasty all winter with these running leggings for men
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