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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Training for my first half marathon starts TOMORROW!! (Ek, I’m so excited!) I’d love the gift card to buy some new clothes for my summer of training. Btw, I always love your blog but this weekend especially because I grew up in Portland and I miss it very much….so I loved reading about your adventures there!!
I would love to get some bright colored workout clothing to amp up my workouts and give me some more motivation in the heat! Easier to workout when you look good doing it!!
I would love some new sports bras, and workout pants/ shorts that aren’t too short. Sorry boys 😉
Tweet sent out too woop woop!!
I would get cute workout clothes – love the studio stripe bra top!
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I would love to be at that conference!!! Looks like so much fun! 🙂 I just bought new Reeboks for Zumba, so I’d love to have a Reebok outfit from their dance line to match!
And I tweeted! @ kikirosetweets
My running shoes are starting to take a toll on my knees – could really use some new ones and I am lovin’ the look of Reebok shoes!
I need some sports bras and running socks.
Just got engaged and would love some new hot weather workout clothes to help me get in shape for the big day!!
new shoes! love bright colors!
I’d love to purchase a new pair of Nanos! I just began taking my training up a notch and it has taken a serious toll on my old kicks. Keeping my fingers crossed, since I never win anything like this haha 🙂
I am in desperate need of running shorts that won’t fall down on me while I run!!!
Mamma needs a new pair of shoes!
I live in Phoenix, AZ where the high temps are no less than 110 degrees on a daily basis right now and would love a pair of running shorts!
New to running and I absolutely love it, would definitely want to buy a new pair of running shoes!!!
I would want to get some of those cute workout tops!
I’d definitely get some new shoes!
I am in desperate need of new shoes and have been loving all the different colors and styles Reebok has come out with lately.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/olviya1/status/351591648242831362
My boyfriend desperately needs some running gear, so this would be a fantastic gift.
I am in serious need of some new workout capris so I would buy a pari of those! Fitbloggin’ looks like it was an absolute blast, I’m glad you enjoyed Portland (I would love to go some day)!
I am currently training for a 10k to help me get in shape for my wedding and a new pair of shoes would be amazing!!
I am training for a 10k to help me get in shape for my wedding so a new pair of shoes would e amazing!!
I just moved to CA and could really use some new workout shorts to survive these crazy summer temps!
I just got the clear to work out again after having my baby! So exciting but nothing fits right 🙂 IDE start with a good pair of shoes!
After running on them for 6 years, I desperately need new running shoes. This giftcard would be perfect!
What a great conference!! I keep reading recaps and would love to attend in the future 🙂 As for the giveaway…workout capris and a top are always something I could use more of!
PS: Do you think you could write a post about attending a blogging conference with someone sponsoring you? Did you approach Reebok and fitfluential or did they approach you? Just curious!!
I would love a new pair of snazzy crops for indoor runnning on the dreadmill!
I tweeted 🙂
New workout clothes!!!
I just started running again and am desperate need of some new running shoes! I LOVE the Reebok ONE shoes – would be so great to win this giveaway!
I’d love to have a pair of new shoes!
I would love the “who made the rules tank” and cross-training sneakers!
I’m training for a Tough Mudder with some friends and I could use a pair of shorts that don’t ride up when we do circuit and Crossfit workouts!
I would love to try the new Reebok ONE sneakers!
I need new sneakers!
I would love to get one of the PWR Wide Strap Long Bra Tops like yours. It looks super comfy and would make a great addition to my workout wardrobe 🙂
A new pair of shoes, for sure!
I would definitely get nanos. Those shoes would be great for my workouts because burpees are always a part of it
I would love to buy some new shoes for crossfit! I am an avid cunner and just started crossfit. I can’t afford to buy shoes for everything ( though that would be amazing!), so I am tearing up my good running shoes with all the squats and burpees!
I would love to try a new pair of tennis shoes!
I could definitely use some more workout tank tops!
I really need a new pair of training shoes! My current ones are no good for my feet/ankles/knees at all– they bend them in the wrong ankles. Winning a gift card to get those sweet new shoes would be so cool!!!
Need some new running shoes! Running my first marathon in Dec. and need new shoes to train!
Great to see you at Fitbloggin! I loved some of the Reebok gear I saw over the weekend, I would go for new tank tops for the summer.
I am in desperate need of new workout tops and shorts… With two small children I don’t have much time to focus on myself … This would be perfect
New workout clothes- a cute, colorful top and some cute pants or shorts – always rejuvenates my spirit for working out and staying active! I would definitely use the gift card for these types of workout gear!!
I am in need of some new workout clothes; especially workout tops!
I just tossed out some worn out and faded running tops, and would love to kick off training for my next half marathon with some new ones.