These 25 memes about the 5k run challenge can be enjoyed without moving at all

The ‘Run for Heroes’ challenge is everywhere on Instagram. It includes running 5k, nominating five other friends to do it and donating £5 to the NHS after. All that sounds quite simple, but share a little thought for those in society who literally couldn’t do that if they tried. The run 5k memes on Twitter prove they are an alliance, the collection of people who are wondering – when on Earth did everyone get this fit? 

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that they don’t want to raise money for the NHS, it’s just having not run since P.E lessons at school it just simply isn’t doable without passing out and injuring yourself. And yes, you probably could walk the entire time but if you crop the screenshot of your time and distance everyone will KNOW.

Here are the best run 5k memes which you can enjoy from the comfort of your sofa, without having to actually move at all.

1. Please don’t do this to me after Easter !!

Me when the boys tag me to run 5k pic.twitter.com/TfIwGwDic2

— Ron (@Ronan_jd) April 13, 2020

2. I’m with the latter x

https://twitter.com/lennholmes/status/1249819795345809408

3. At least my friends know me well x

https://twitter.com/elklien/status/1250183793123737602

4. Like??? For real???

https://twitter.com/jessosheawhite/status/1250528500630642688

5. Truth x

https://twitter.com/eilidh211/status/1250473960296402944

6. Hahaha just warming up no worries x

7. It’s for the best x

The NHS is already stretched thin please do not tag me in any 5k challenges as I will run 0.1k and go into cardiac arrest and it’s not fair on the doctors and nurses.

— Bullock,S (@stevenface) April 11, 2020

8. Did I get left behind???

Since when can everyone run a 20 min 5k 🤔

— ConnorWilkinson (@WilkinsonConnor) April 15, 2020

9. Seriously though

Is this really a thing that people can just run 5k?? There is no hope in hell I could do that like I probs couldn’t even do 1k

— dearbhlaa (@dearbhla_mcd) April 15, 2020

10. It’s just NOT POSSIBLE

Look, it’s not that I don’t WANT to run 5k, I CANT run 5k

— Lucy Adler (@LucyAdler5) April 15, 2020

11. Omg what post?! Never saw it x

https://twitter.com/jamesb0wman/status/1249080188547317760

12. You guys are the best x

https://twitter.com/megT24/status/1249713512114458626

13. Willing to pay!!

Anyone got a 5k run screenshotted I can borrow

— Ross Bell (@Rossbell2406) April 12, 2020

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14. Wow ok then everyone

me, a smoker, discovering that everyone I know can run a 5k in 20 minutes pic.twitter.com/6R2s5EQflP

— Katherine (@Katherine_EB) April 13, 2020

15. I’m lazy AND poor ok

https://twitter.com/JordannCorkishh/status/1250376704096428033

16. You will never see me again

https://twitter.com/ElaizaCrossley/status/1249416965774610435

17. The GUILT

am I a bad person if I refuse to run 5k?

— Oonagh🌻 (@OonaghLavery_) April 13, 2020

18. I think you’re LYING

https://twitter.com/vavafroom/status/1250503081021898752

19. I JUST WANNA BE ME

https://twitter.com/bbronaghsimpson/status/1250406476675497984

20. I’m ready to be bottom of the pile

https://twitter.com/jj4mes_mercer/status/1250412508709564416

21. I’m genuinely scared

https://twitter.com/lucy_mcniven/status/1249430321403252738

22. Absolutely not x

https://twitter.com/keziabattley/status/1249311588378697735

23. I am confusion???

how is everyone running 5ks wtf when did everyone get so fit sorry what

— Amelia Horgan (@AmeliaHorgan) April 14, 2020

24. You dare tag me I swear to god

seeing your mates getting tagged in the 5k challenge pic.twitter.com/T2EEXeNi7n

— sasha d'idole (@fuckoffsasha) April 14, 2020

25. I am Lucy

https://twitter.com/grace_melling/status/1250016997938737152

If you’re looking for ways to actually donate to the NHS without moving, see here. For the latest NHS advice, see here. 

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