I'm just a mom. A mom who loves her son. 

Zachary Clay Herold, a survivior of HCM, can no longer run...so I do so for him. 

I began running in fall of 2010 after he was forced to retire from professional soccer due to an unexpected diagnosis of HCM. It was a total shock. We had no idea that he was a walking time bomb. We learned quickly that it was a blessing that he lived as he had been playing at the highest level of soccer available, even representing the US in the U17 world cup!

Today, my goal is simple. Spread the word. Educate on the importance of screening for HCM. Although ALL children should be screened, I feel strongly that we are obligated to screen high level athletes.

So what do I do to spread the word? I choose a sport to get the word out....to spread the importance of screening. A sport that required swimming (never having swum before), biking (only biking leisurely) AND running (disliked much). 

Last year, I participated in a half ironman. This year...my goal is a FULL ironman. Yes...swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles. All in the name of my sweet Zachary. My son who can no longer run. 

I run for you Zac.

Screen Athletes for HCM. I race for Zac!

Proceeds for all funds will go to HCMA (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association) who has recently successfully help place into law in NJ mandated cardiac screening for ALL children. GO HCMA!!!