The second half of the first day of FitBloggin’ included the perfect balance of conference sessions and time outside in Portland.
After the cardio dance and Zumba workouts in the morning, a bunch of us headed up to our rooms to shower and change into comfy workout clothes for the afternoon sessions.
I am so grateful to the folks at Reebok and FitFluential for sponsoring my trip to FitBloggin’ and outfitting me in their gear! The above teal top is the PWR wide strap long bra top that I previously blogged about and loved thanks to its extra long length and comfortable material. It’s form-fitting and the material is thicker than some of my other workout tops, making it more flattering, just like the the PWR fitted capris.
If you’re digging any of the Reebok gear you’ve seen pop up on this blog during this conference or in the past, stay tuned for an awesome giveaway at the end of this post!
The shoes I am wearing in the above picture (with Anne!) are Reebok’s brand new ONE Cushion Series running shoe. As a neon fanatic, you know I love the highlighter color. I’m pretty sure they’re bright enough to glow in the dark! If I’m going to go out for a longer run, I will still be running in my Mizuno Wave Riders that I’ve been running in since 2007, but I’ve had the chance to run in these shoes a few times (three miles or less) and thought they were really comfortable.
The first conference session I attended on the first day of FitBloggin’ day was all about how to find the perfect fitness shoe and Christopher from Reebok broke down some of the features of the company’s new running shoe for everyone.
He explained that the running shoe was built from back to front and while training shoes like Reebok Nanos or RealFlex Screams are ideal for those who need to move in any direction, the new running shoe promotes a forward motion that is ideal for runners.
Quite a few of you have asked me for more details about the Reebok Nanos and I personally love them for circuit and strength workouts that incorporate squats, lunges, burpees, etc.
Christopher explained that the shoe doesn’t have a lot of cushioning and since the midsole material is a flattened platform, it’s thinner which allows your foot to lay flatter and closer to the ground. This increases your stability, making it ideal for functional workouts like CrossFit.
Though I’m not an avid CrossFitter, I still love the Nanos for functional or boot camp-style workouts that I do on my own. I used to feel like I was a bit wobbly during certain exercises like lunges or speed skaters, but when I wear my Nanos, I honestly do feel a lot more stable and can tell a big difference. Just my two cents!
Happy Hour at Noble Rot
The sessions at FitBloggin’ passed quickly, and after spending a lot of time inside all morning, I wanted to get out and explore Portland and was happy when Gina, Tina and Anne wanted to go for a long walk along the waterfront. (Just FYI, if you’re a blogger and want to read some of the takeaways from the FitBloggin’ sessions, definitely checkout the FitBloggin’ website. There were live bloggers in nearly every session who did an incredible job recapping each session in detail.)
It was gorgeous outside! We actually worked up quite a sweat thanks to the warm sunshine.
After our walk, we headed up to our rooms to change and meet back up in Gina’s room for a hair party.
Then it was time to roll!
We had plans to meet up with a group of fellow bloggers and fun PR women from Porter Novelli at Noble Rot, a trendy restaurant and wine bar with a great view of the city.
Once our large group found seating, I ordered a glass of Malbec.
I sipped my wine while chatting with Anne and Ericka.
I also had fun catching up with Brittney, a super bubbly woman who works with The Laughing Cow. She and my sister know each other from college and I met her at FitBloggin’ last year. She’s a blast!
Dinner at The Farm Café
After happy hour, Tina, Anne, Gina and I said our goodbyes and met up with Allie from Fanscape, a social media marketing agency, at The Farm Café.
I actually worked with Fanscape last week when I went to San Francisco with Smartfood, so I had a good time chatting with her about her hilarious coworkers, Meeshel and Kimmy. They were a riot and I loved working with them.
The Farm Cafe ended up being a huge hit with our group. Everything was so incredibly fresh and vibrant. I raved about my kale salad and trout!
If I lived in Portland, I have a feeling it would quickly become a local favorite. It was fabulous.
And now, after that crazy long post, it’s giveaway time!!!
Reebok $100 Gift Card Giveaway
One of you will have the chance to win a $100 Reebok gift card that you can use toward anything on their website!
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below, telling me about what you’d like to buy with the gift card. Do you need a new pair of shoes? A cute workout top? Shorts for a hot summer workout?
For an extra entry, you may tweet some variation of the following: “Hoping to win a $100 @Reebok gift card from @PBFingers: http://ow.ly/mwwIn !” Just remember to leave a separate comment on this post telling me that you tweeted, so I can make sure your entry counts!
I will randomly select a winner on Tuesday. Good luck!
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I was Portland this weekend celebrating my mom’s birthday! It’s a really fun city! I love the Who Made The Rules tank. I think it needs to be in my closet! 🙂
More summer running gear! Love the neon shoes too!
I would love to get some cute workout tops and shorts!! I am in severe need of some motivation and cute new workout clothes definitely help 🙂
Those bright neon shoes are awesome! I have a slight obsession with the PWR leggings and even mid summer, I am thinking about buying another pair!
I would love some cute workout tanks, like the blue one you have on! Can you ever have enough?
I would love a new pair of shoes that are good for things like burpees and body pump…my running shoes tend to slip when I do workouts like that. Plus it doesn’t hurt that the shoes on the Reebok website are so cute!
I need some new lightweight shorts to make running in Hotlanta more bearable!
I would use the gift card to get a pair of nanos. I just started regularly integrating circuit work in with my running schedule and I have been having to use my running shoes. I would love to get a pair of nanos that would be more suitable for the exercises and so I don’t have to wear down my asics (I’m running my second half marathon in October!) Thanks so much for this great giveaway!
I am 53 and just started running and would love a new pair of running shoes. Love your website!
I’d buy a new pair of capri’s or a sports bra!
I also made a tweet entry! Here’s the link
https://twitter.com/Rachel_Hilton1/status/351527886924152832
It’s a toss up between new running shoes or workout clothes.
I’d love to buy a new pair of shoes for Zumba class!
tweeted https://twitter.com/steffers516/status/351528230009843712
I am also really digging those neon running shoes. I’ve had my current running shoes forever and am in the market for an awesome new pair!
I would love new shoes. I love all the bright colors.
I would love a new pair of cross trainers for my gym workouts!
I tweeted about the giveaway as well! https://twitter.com/BeckAW/status/351528396511117312
I would get a pair of the Reebok Nanos!!!!
I would love some Nano’s! 🙂
Capris
Iwant a PWR tank like yours!
I’ve recently lost 40 pounds, and I’ve been planning to buy a fun workout outfit when I hit my goal of 50 pounds lost! I would spend the money on that 🙂
I would love a new pair of shoes! Thank you for posting the giveaway!
New Reebok Oly Lifting shoes!!
I would love some new shorts for this HOT Texas summer!!
I would definitely buy the Nanos as I’m trying to add more strength workouts into my routine and only own running shoes!
I would love to buy new tops and bottoms for working out. I found a new fitness studio that I love and the clothes I have now are starting to wear out!
I’d love new shoes!
I would totally buy a new pair of shoes. I feel like mine are so old and have lost all their umph….
Also tweeted 🙂
I love Portland and since I live in Seattle it’s not terribly far from me. I’m in desperate need of new workout shoes and I would totally love to get any of the fun bright pairs of cute sneakers!
I would love to get a pair of the Reebok Nanos. I love my running shoes as well, but I’m trying Insanity and I desperately need cross trainers!
I am in some major need of new running shoes!!
I live in running shoes. Would love to have a new pair.
I need new shoes so badly! Mine have holes in them!
I would love to win the gift card for some new workout capris and tanks! I love reebok’s stuff.
I also tweeted: https://twitter.com/wonderwall7/status/351531141427240960
I really want one of those long tanks! I have been put on purchasing time out for awhile though because our air conditioner broke and we had to buy a new one yesterday. So hot in texas, we had no option. Anyway, my spending habits will be monitored for awhile!
I would love to try out some Nanos!
I need new sneakers so badly!!!
I would love these shoes because I am just starting out running and I cant afford to buy new sneakers…I keep getting shin splints because of my old ones which really stinks. So I would totally buy two new pairs with this gift card so I can run my first ever 5k!
I’m in serious need of a new pair of running shoes!
I also tweeted!
I would love to get some new running shoes! I am a pretty new runner and am using old sneakers cause shoes are slightly expensive 🙂
I really need a new pair of shoes!!! Just busted a hole in my current Reeboks 🙁
I really like the neon sneakers!
I’m in serious need of some new shoes so that’s what I’d buy 🙂
I am in desperate need of a new pair of sneakers, so the gift card would definitely go toward those!
I’m thinking I would buy some of their ultra cute work out clothes! Sometimes I feel like having cute exercise gear makes me want to work out even more!