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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As a crossfitter, I would use it for a new pair of Nano’s. 🙂
I would love to try Reebok’s running shoes!! I just signed up for a half marathon the running shoes I have now are way too old!!
I would use the Reebok gift card to buy either the Nano shoes for boot camp workouts or some of the cute running clothes!
I would get the pwr fitted capris!
I am starting to train for a half marathon (I did my five mile run yesterday!) and would love some running tanks and shorts. I would also love a nice pair of shoes!
It’s winter here so I would use the gift card to buy a new pair of running capri!
I definitively could use some new cute workout clothes. I’ve been wearing my husbands old shirts!
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I tweeted!
I’d love to win the gift card – Momma needs some new sneakers, and the Nanos look to be juuuusssstttt right.
Workout tank tops!!!
I’d love to try the Reebok Nanos. Although with this hot weather – the cute workout tank tops would also be perfect!
I would love to get some new workout gear!
NEW SHOES!!!! My old ones are long needing to be replaced! 🙂
I would love a new workout top or 2 ! 🙂
I’d love to buy some of those long tanks you were wearing.
I’d love some new running shoes! and possibly running shorts too!
I need a new top for yoga these days! I love the “Who Made The Rules” tank 🙂
I could sure use a new pair of shoes! Bright colors rock!
Mama needs a new pair of shoes!
I would love to get more supportive sneakers!!
I just moved to TX and the weather here is HOT! I could use some new running gear for this weather – tanks and shorts.
I love those bright colorful shoes! I need a pair.
Reebok nanos for sure!
I would really love some new shoes! I can’t justify buying and owning more than one pair of workout shoes at a time, and mine are so boring and gray!
I am in desperate need of new running sneakers!
I’d love to buy a new pair of sneakers and maybe a cute top! 🙂
New running shoes!!! 🙂
Crosstrainers would be really nice! I used my old running shoes for bootcamp stuff but they are covered in dirty from running the trails!
I would use the 100 gift card for new workout clothes. It is just something I never buy!! Have to get some new things for summer!
I would love some new workout tops!
I would uise it to buy a new pair of shoes! I really need a new pair of crosstrainers!
I am in need of some new running shoes!
I’d pick out a new pair of sneakers to wear during Best Body Bootcamp!
I need new shoes in a bad way!
I am in the market for new shoes!
I just started training for a half marathon and would love to get a new pair of sneaks and a light running top!
I have been needing a pair of sneakers badly for a few months now but haven’t been able to find a pair I like–those neon green reebok sneakers just won my love!
Shoes! I have an obession with shoes!
I could really use a new pair of running shorts!
I need some new running clothes!
Sounds like such a fantastic experience! Just tweeted for entry on the giveaway – fingers crossed 🙂
I’ve been wanting the PWR Tank and capri’s!
I just bought some new running shoes so I would take advantage of having some extra money to spend on capris and/or running shorts. The capris I have right now have a small hole developing right on the booty – yikes! 🙂
I just started running cross country for my school and I desperately need new shoes:)
I have been in a running slump lately. I just don’t have the motivation to do it even though I know I’ll feel great afterwards. A new pair of cute running shoes would definitely help give me the extra push and I just love the Reebok ONE Cushion Series!
i really need a new pair of running shoes. mine are coming up on being about 8 months old…eeeep!!
new shorts for the summertime and crossfit!
Ooooo I’d love some hot pink nanos. Thanks, Julie! 🙂
I would love to buy some new training shoes! I have worn my Under Armor one’s ragged and it’s about time for a new brand to try! I have very tender shins so I would love to try the ONE Cushion Series. The colors are just too cute!