I've looked at the MGA website a lot since being diagnosed and even posted a message or two on the forum. When I got diagnosed a year ago my consultant was saying that I wouldn't be able to go SCUBA diving but he has since changed his mind as it only seems to be affecting my eyes at the moment - I consider myself very lucky on that front as I know other people are much more seriously affected.

I've just set up a justgiving page for the Paris marathon next year - I've done it before but this will be my boyfriend's first attempt - he's quite fit though so will probably find it easier than me!!! 

Well I've just started training again after a while off with an ankle injury - to be honest I prefer running when its cold so training through the winter is something I enjoy, that's not to say it is easy getting up at half five in the morning when its cold and wet but when you are raising money for a charity it provides that little bit of motivation you need.

to sponsor Rachel go to http://www.justgiving.com/Rachel-Hatcher