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I havnt loaded it joy..the batteries in me digital cam conked out so its on charge at the moment.

Thanks guys for the messages......... i did get sponsored Maz, did it for the British Heart Foundation and raised just under 1200 hope to get more over the coming weeks

i passed her quite early on! i think she did it in about 6 hours she has done marathons before

Well done Del you've got guts and yes your mad for signing up for next year.

well done Derek
was watching yesterday and wondered how you were doing.

d xx

Well done Del, I was wondering how Buster got on he was the oldest runner 101 and if he finished the race he would be the oldest marathon runner to finish anywhere in the world.

Buster busted: The 'oldest London Marathon runner' isn't 101... he's ONLY 94
Last updated at 12:13pm on 14th April 2008

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As he stumbled over the finish line at the end of yesterday's London marathon, "Buster" Martin was on course to make history.



But his claim to be the oldest man to complete the 26-mile route is now in doubt after it emerged he may not be quite as advanced in age as he has claimed.



Buster, who works for Pimlico Plumbers, had told organisers he was 101. It now appears he may be a slightly more sprightly 94.

The bizarre dispute blew up after Guinness World Records refused to back up his impressive feat.



Buster, whose real name is Pierre Jean Martin, reportedly told NHS staff that he was born on September 1, 1913, not 1906, as had been previously claimed.



He has previously made the headlines in September 2006 when it was revealed he was the UK's oldest employee.



A source at Guinness told The Times that Buster "appeared to be a fake, and more so, one being exploited by his company, which is using him to promote their services".

However, Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, said: "This is not about a world record but an elderly man doing a great thing for charity."

Buster finished the course in just over ten hours.

Well done Buster.

i did pass him twice..once at 1 mile and the road at 22 runs along 14 and i saw him when i reached 22... he had all his work mates with him, they were wearing Pimlico Plumbers wrok clothes. but hey so what.... all the companies who sponsor the marathon are doing it to boost their sales and if Buster is willing to do it then so be it...there were loads of marathon runners with their employers logos on their clothes.....good on him I hope i am running still at 94 and 101 if i live that long! :o)

Well done..Derek.

Pat

can I just say 94!! even if he isn't 101 what a guy.

I will look in again Derek, when your batteries are charged LOL (in more ways than one I bet)

Joy

Well done!! Congratulations & love.

Linda x

Well done Derek was thinking of you.

My daughter did it 2 years ago, I think it was the wettest one they have had, it was awful.

She hopes to do it again when her youngest starts school in a couple of years and then she can train during the day.

Hope you are not too sore.

Well Done again

Linda

Yay,

well done you

*flutters eyelashes in admiration*

You'll need a good rest for a few days (my hubby is a runner (veteran))

Sue xx

thanks.,..i want to do it again! actually i want to do any other marathons i can get on with!! i have a few half marathons coming up in may and june so will give my self a weeks rest and then get back out there lol :O)

Del

Hi all

have updated my blog and u can see me in a pic. Im runner 3699

www.delboy1978.blogspot.com

Del xxx

Well done to you.
Hope you can do some more and raise lots of loot.
Sorry I couldn't afford to help you.
Lizx


p.s. just looked at your blog and pic, all I can say is
Coooorrrrr ! Wish I was half my age, you could be my toyboy by a year lol

lol...thanks!!

Well done Del

Youve done everyone proud,.

I can't even run for a bus :o)))

E x

Ps Del

How about changing your boardname to

Del ~ Marathon Man

:o))

lol i dont think i can be classed that after just one! perhaps after number 10 then i might change :O)

Been wondering how you got on...didn't see this thread.

Well done Derek, we're all proud of you.