We Test Running Stuff
A group of experienced running, fitness and tech journalists, The Run Testers test kit for dozens of different publications. We cover everything from running shoes and GPS running watches to smartwatches, headphones, apparel and nutrition. Not to mention the latest wearable running tech. We bring all that testing together in easy to digest videos.
Nick Harris-Fry
Nick is a journalist who mainly works for Tom’s Guide, having written for a number of titles focussing on running gear and tech in the past, including Coach, Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable and Get Sweat Go.
When not running he can be found chasing two small children around – they’re his own kids, so it’s acceptable.
Favourite shoes: Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris
Favourite headphones: Apple AirPods 4
Favourite watch: Garmin Forerunner 965
Favourite race: London Marathon
Marathon PB: 2:25
10K PB: 31:33
Kieran Alger
A borderline-obsessed runner who loves a challenge over any distance from a mile to 100 miles. Kieran has run over 50 marathons, once finished top 100 at the Marathon des Sables and never lets anyone forget about it. He has also run the length of the Danube (seriously), and the Thames from Source to Sea. Though he’s also failed two attempts to complete a tiny little hill race called the Lavaredo.
Kieran writes about running, tech, fitness, nutrition and health for Runner’s World, WIRED, Men’s Health, the Metro, Stuff, the Guardian and Men’s Fitness, among others. He’s got his own jingle on the Runner’s World podcast and – when there’s time – makes videos (mainly about the Comrades Marathon on Manvmiles Youtube.
Favourite shoes: Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Favourite headphones: Apple Airpods Pro 3
Favourite watch: Garmin Forerunner 970
Favourite race: Not the Lavaredo
Marathon PB: 2:50
10k PB: 36:49
Michael Sawh
Mike is the former Editor of Wareable and is currently sampling the freelance journalist life. You can find his words about wearables, sports tech and running in the likes of British GQ, Wired, Metro, TechRadar and TrustedReviews.
When not on the road or on the trail, he can be found in the pool preparing for the inevitable The Run Testers spin-off, The Swim Testers.
Favourite shoes: Asics Metaspeed Sky
Favourite headphones: Apple AirPods Pro 2
Favourite watch: Garmin Epix
Favourite race: Valencia Marathon
Marathon PB: 3.24
10K PB: 39.36
Tom Wheatley
What he lacks in speed he makes up for in bloody-minded perseverance. Tom is a journalist, a personal trainer, a hiker and a podcaster.
Tom has written about fitness and running for publications including Red Bull, ShortList, Wareable and Vitality. When he’s not running he can be found working his way through the James Bond box set or sat in a pizza restaurant somewhere around the world.
Favourite shoes: New Balance Balos
Favourite headphones: Jabra Elite Active 4
Favourite watch: Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
Favourite race: Madrid Marathon
Marathon PB: 2:53
10k PB: 37.33
