Lanarkshire fitness instructor aims to complete West Highland Way barefooted for veteran's charity

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A Lanarkshire fitness instructor is taking on an incredible barefooted challenge for a veteran’s charity.Craig Curtis is to take all 96 miles of the West Highland Way without any shoes in aid of Blesma, which supports ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss.Last year, Craig completed a year-long burpee challenge and raised £28,000 for Wishaw-based charity Chris’s House.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He told Lanarkshire Live: “This is completely different to anything I have ever done before.“I did the West Highland Way four weeks ago so I can do it from a physical stand point but this is all about trying to build up my feet’s tolerance and having the mental strength to keep going.“I’ve not had my shoes on for three or four months.

I’ve been doing walks barefooted around here but the challenge will be totally different.“I’m aiming to do it in seven days if my feet can hold up.“Blesma, founded in the aftermath of the First World War, has been providing support to limbless and injured veterans for life.For Craig, who runs Curtis Bros Fitness in Lanark, the charity has a special place in his heart having served in the Royal Engineers from 2002 to 2008.He served in Iraq for seven months and admits the experience had a lasting effect on him.“When you go into a warzone like