Paula Robertson, Founder of Heels and Hills Half Marathon, lives in Coppell, Texas, and is employed by a major telecommunications company as a Tax Manager. In April 1999, Paula was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and doctors suggested that she begin a regular exercise program that would hopefully delay the progress of her disease. One doctor even suggested that she would "probably never run a marathon or anything" as he assured her that she could lead a "fairly normal life."

Paula immediately made a commitment to begin a healthier life style, including exercise, diet modification, and stress management. She joined Team in Training and began training for her first marathon. On June 4, 2000, Paula had the pleasure of notifying her doctor that she had successfully completed her first marathon. That's 26.2 miles! Wouldn't you have enjoyed seeing the expression on her doctor's face?

Having never run nor jogged a mile in her life before this life changing series of events, Paula proved to her friends and family that ANYTHING is possible. But, more importantly, she has entered and finished FIFTEEN additional marathons, 20+ half marathons, a duathalon and other events, including the Dallas Avon 3 Day Walk and the MS 150 bike ride. She is currently in her sixth year of serving on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Running Club, the third year as Race Director for The Half and for 3 years Paula was the Program Director for the Jeff Galloway Marathon Training Program.

Although Paula considers herself a "non-athlete," she has proven that setting and achievinggoals, even big goals, IS possible and more rewarding than anyone could imagine. Along this journey, Paula quickly realized the importance of "people helping people" in conquering great challenges. In October, 2004, she founded the Love The Half Challenge (www.love the half.com) to promote distance running at a level where individuals can be rewarded for maintaining a year round healthy and competitive lifestyle.

In May, 2006, Paula founded the Heels and Hills, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit organization, to promote and increase involvement in women's fitness for both first timers and seasoned professionals.

In April, 2007, eight years after the initial diagnosis, test results revealed that Paula's Multiple Sclerosis had progressed to the secondary phase. Although her protocol now requires daily injections, doctors believe her long term commitment to exercise is key to her continued success.

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