A DUNFERMLINE veteran can deservedly put his feet up after completing the mountainous challenge of running 100 miles in 24 hours over the Forth Road Bridge last weekend.

Steven Turnbull, 43, who now works for the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps as a civilian, has so far raised £1,000 for Help for Heros to support friends who have been injured while they served their country.

He told the Press two days later: "I am still sore and a bit stiff! I'm just glad it's all over!

"I've run a couple of marathons before, so I thought what's the next challenge.

"There seemed to be quite a lot of people suggesting 100 miles when I did some research, so I thought I would go for it and started to train six months ago."

It took Steven 23-and-a-half hours to complete the 100 miles but admitted there were many times during the run when he thought he couldn't go on.

"I must admit, about 2pm, I hit a point when I thought that I had maybe taken on too much, but I just kept putting one foot in front of the other," he explained.

"I had a lot of support throughout the day to get me through, including family, friends and colleagues from the 154th regiment.

"I didn't really stop for more than five minutes and relied on energy gels, so all the food was on the run.

"It's quite hard to believe I actually did it!"

Steven had to cross the bridge 64 times to complete the 100 miles and started at 10am on Saturday. After completing 50 miles a few months ago, he felt he was in a strong position but during the course of the run last weekend he really felt the burn.

He said: "I was in the army for 20 years and went all over and then was fortunate enough to get a job in the same industry.

"It was great to be able to raise money for all these folk who need the support from Help for Heroes."

Friend Audrey Holligan said: "Steve did such an awesome job crossing the Forth so many times in 24 hours.

"He is a home-grown hero and he was so humble about his accomplishment."

Steven certainly likes his physical challenges and is already preparing to join an eight-week boxing course for Cancer Research where you meet fellow competitors in the ring at the Glen Pavilion.

You can still donate to the 100-mile challenge by visiting www.justgiving.com/fundraising/steven-turnbull7