According to the Miami Herald, 20,013 runners participated in the Mercedes-Benz Miami Corporate Run through downtown Miami.  Among those 20,000+ runners were RAMB Chairman of the Board Kim Kirschner and more than 20 RAMB members and staff from the association.  REALTOR Heatlh and Wellness is a major initiative for RAMB this year, spearheaded by it's Chairman of the Board Kim Kirschner.  In addition to promoting the Corporate run and similar events to RAMB members, Kim authors a RAMB Health and Wellness monthly electronic newsletter - The RAMB Wellness Challenge -  filled with dozens of resources including fitness & health, you are what you eat, websites, books, upcoming events plus free subscriptions & discount programs offered for RAMB members.  If you are not receiving your copy of "The RAMB Wellness Challenge" - email Danielle@miamire.com today and request to be

Today I had the pleasure of visiting a place that has helped make this South Florida real estate agent, mother, wife, and daughter's life much easier!

About two years ago, I was up channel surfing and landed on The Food Network. they were featuring a business started by two busy moms who wanted to put a decent meal on the table for their families nightly. That rang a bell with me!

They had developed a wonderful concept where women could come and assemble a month's worth of meals in just two to three hours. Visit dreamdinners.com to get the whole scoop.

I have been a loyal customer of Dream Dinners Sawgrass, located in Southwest Broward, ever since.

The owner, Sally Grant, and her staff are wonderful, my veals are varied, healthy, and on the table nightly.

This convenience has been such a lifesaver for this busy mom, I cannot imagine doing all I do without it. When you go, send Sally my best!

For more information on South Florida and all it has to offer, please visit my website at www.homeinsouthflorida.com.

Whether you're injured or just tired, these foods will help you bounce back fast

Runners would no sooner skip prerun carbs than dash out the door bare-foot. But when the miles are done, those same athletes might not think much at all about what they eat, as long as they get something. Injured runners logging time on the bike might even skip a meal altogether, in fear of gaining weight. Big mistake. Whether you're recovering from a tough tempo run or tendinitis, food delivers the nutrients your body needs to repair itself, making smart eating crucial to a strong body and a speedy recovery. "Recovery is just like fixing a house," says Cynthia Sass, R.D., a sports dietetics specialist in Tampa, Florida. "A crack in the foundation requires raw materials to patch things back together. In the body, those raw materials come from what we eat."

Here are several reasons to visit www.fruits.com:

• Recipes for whole fresh, fresh-cut and specialty fresh products
• Workout plans, meal plans, and articles on nutrition
• BMI, BMR and body fat calculators

By Kim Kirschner, RAMB Chairman of the Board 

I am honored and pleased to be assuming the Chairmanship for 2008 of the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches Corporate Board. My real estate business operates in many cities throughout the State, and as a secondary member of a number of other boards I think I am well qualified to say that RAMB is the most progressive Association in the State, offering unparalleled service and business guidance to our members.

 To take that service one step further, I am pleased to announce that RAMB is launching a wellness and fitness initiative we are calling The RAMB Wellness Challenge. This will seek to offer members information on and access to health and fitness programs, as well as health screening via partners such as hospitals and medical centers in our community. You will soon see features of our RAMB Wellness Challenge such as: