Coffee, anyone? This new Dublin running club has fitness sussed out

January's nearly over, so if you've managed to stay on track with even one of your many New Year's fitness resolutions, we give you full permission to start feeling smug about it.

But motivating yourself to get out and exercise in the lashing rain is no mean feat, which is why we're loving the premise behind Dublin's newest running club.

Dublin Kickers RC is the brainchild of Oran Bambrick, a keen runner who saw a niche for a "non-intimidating, welcoming and fun" way to train with other people in the city centre.

"When I was living in New York I joined a club called North Brooklyn Runners which was a really similar idea," he explains to SHEmazing.

"It was free and totally volunteer led, and there were runs for people of all abilities."

Oran's starting Dublin Kickers off with four weekly runs, including a Saturday Morning Coffee Run in the Phoenix Park, a handy option for both new and experienced runners.

"You can head along and do a 3k, 5k or 7k run with the group and we'll all meet up for a coffee afterwards.

"If you're a total beginner I'd definitely suggest coming along for a few sessions over a couple of weeks and trying it all out."

There will also be themed runs throughout the year including a Lonely Hearts Run closer to Valentine's Day "where we're just gonna run in a heart shape through Dublin city," says Oran "…and, eh, chat about shifting and stuff."

Getting fit while hearing other people's relationship horror stories? We're in.

More details on runs and races can be found on the Dublin Kickers website and on Facebook, or you can head along to the first run this Saturday Jan 30 at 9am.