Announced by the Bland Family on Fell Running UK. Pete Bland passed away on Saturday after being admitted to hosptital on the 16th November after a positive Covid test result earlier in the month.
I loved that part of the book, he was up against some real stiff competition and pulled it off and we have all experienced those days where you just feel amazing and no pain.
Yeah I saw this yesterday, does anyone know how old he was? My mum was asking, she bought all my Christmas presents from him for years. I was guessing late 70's at least. Sad news, seeing him around races was part of a big day.
> And me. Got a couple of pairs lurking at the back of my sock draw.
> RIP Pete.
White Pete Bland woollen socks used to be the cheapest way of enjoying wool on your feet long before 'marino' became ubiquitous. Three pairs for £10! Quite emotional to pull one of my pairs on this evening before heading out.
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