well done Buster i was lucky enough to meet you and the pimlico plumbers team when i came down to london and the money you and the company have raised for CHILDRENS charitys is staggering keep up the good work dont worry what people say.

jane, devon,

Well done Buster. Buster has accomplished something less than 1% of the population ever will. Regardless of age or intent he is to be applauded. Perhaps more people should get off their kiesters and exercise.

Lisa I, Houston, USA

I was right with my earlier comment. The "Buster" mugging incident was in early 2007 (February) and his age was given then as being 100. Alez oop.

IAN CAMERON., LONDON. , UNITED KINGDOM.

I live in South London where "Buster" hails from and I seem to remember not so long ago amyeba year plus that "Buster" saw off a couple of muggers - it was widely covered by various media. His age was given then altho I do not have the cuttings. Maybe The Times could look back and see what age was being featured in those reports - not that I don't wish "Buster" well because I do - like I do most folk. Am curious that I haven't seen any look back references to the mugging incident.

IAN CAMERON., LONDON. , UNITED KINGDOM.

Good luck to the old fella whatever age he is it's a great achievement - and after 101 or 94 years he is entitled to a bit of story-telling.

However, shame on Charlie Mullins and Pimlico Plumbers for using this old boy repeatedly for cheap publicity. Shameful,, spivvy behaviour which has ensured at least one customer will not be using them ever again!

Paul C, London,

I hate to say it, but I think Brian Slyfield (Horsham, UK) may be on to something. Remember the American actor Spencer Tracy in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"? He was only 67 when he made that film, but he looks much older. AND, that wasn't makeup or special effects! The heavy drinking prematurely aged his skin.
However, kudos to Buster for running a marathon ... whatever his true age may be.

Jo, USA,

Hats off to Buster regardless of age! but will i ever use pimlico plumbers after this?

NEVER!!!!!

Unless if Pimlico Plumbers did its moral due and paid the 2m+ it would otherwise have had to pay for that publicity to Buster's choice of charity!!!

Terry, London, UK

Good for him 94 and even to walk it is an achivement

andy, essex,

I saw Buster and not only did he do it at a ripe ol' age of 94 or 101 (does it really matter?) he stopped half way round for a pint and a cigarette!!! He was awesome!

Nikki, Bristol,

What is the French for "Pork Pies" ?

John Blunt, London, England

Honestly, it's amazing what people will do do put a negative spin on something so positive! My mom's a spring chicken at 73 and is lucky to get to bathroom.

Have a pint and a cig on me buddy! Keep on truckin.

Val, Vero Beach, Florida

What a fantastic guy Buster is, 100+ or 90+ he puts many of us to shame. What a brilliant achievement to complete a marathon at his age no matter how long it took. I am in awe of him and the thousands of others who completed the 26 miles either as fit athletes, fun runners or less able bodied. I will be putting my name down for next years marathon and hope I can join all those wonderful people running for so many different reasons and for so many great causes.

Tracey Taberer, Kesgrave, England

I've known Buster from way back when he was in a New Kids on the Block tribute band in the mid-1980s.

He's only 53 - all the smoking and drinking just makes him look older.

No wonder it took him 10 hours to stagger round the marathon course.

Truly, he is a miracle.

Brian Slyfield, Horsham, UK

Good on you Buster. How many people 50 years younger than you could run the Marathon. 94 or 101 who cares. You done great

Anne, Riberac, France

I sincerely hope at 94 I will be around to watch the marathon, never mind run in it. Forget the idiots who criticise you and Congratulations Mr Martin, a terrific achievement.

Neil, Gloucestershire, England

Should NHS staff divulge patient information?

Adrian Beviss, London, UK

Pimlico Plumbers insisted that it had acted in good faith. Charlie Mullins, the managing director, said: “We have done nothing incorrect. This is not about a world record for us, it’s about an elderly man doing a great thing for charity.”

Right. And you certainly weren't complaining at all the free publicity you were milking from this story, what with your 'minders' and your flag-waving.

Spare me the humanitarian dross.

John F, London,

As far as I am concerned this chap deserves some respect whether he is 94 or 101. To try to dig up any old drivel as to whther he has 17 children etc. is a joke. This man appears to have enough energy to father 17 children anyway! Give the guy a break - he is running for charity - who cares about record breaking.

Linda, Southend,

Well blow me down, he's ONLY 94. I'm with those who say that completing the marathon is one hell of an achievement. How many of the people being so pious and condescending about his"exploitation" have got off their backsides and done something like it.
Buster - congratulations and ignore the carpers. I hope I make it to 94 and I hope I have as much get up and go as you do.

Sarah , London,

It was reported in the South London a few months ago that "Buster" Martin fought of 3 armed muggers and then gave chase. If you believe that, then yes, of course, he is 101 - and I am the King of Spain. "Buster" drinks in my local and he has often kept us amused with his stories. For example, when he was in the Boar War he.............

John Blunt, London, England

What's 7 years when your memory is slipping! Well done Buster, wish I could run it and I'm a spring chicken of 67!

Colin , Stuttgart, Germany

Phew ! - do you have to lie about your age to get into the Crem?

Jon, Bath, UK

Just a boy then!

Ralph, Horsham,

Whether you are 94 or 101, congratultions mate! Well done for raising money and well done for taking the London marathon on! You have my support.

Adam, London,

Even if he's not as old as he claims, completing a marathon at over 90 is some achievement. Maybe he'll still be running in 7 years' time when he is really 101.

Sarah, Bad Liebenstein, Germany