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 would definitely get some new cross trainers!
I need sports bras like no other, and I love the reebok one I have. I’d love to get more.
I’d probably have to go for some running tanks, I need some motivation to make myself get outside in the heat and humidity this summer! Then again, I could use a new pair of running shoes as well!
I would love, love, love to get a new pair of sneaks to motivate me to continue my hotel fitness center workouts…gets a little boring trying to find variations in a tiny room ; 0
I’m in need of new capris, leggings and shorts or maybe some long workout tanks!
In 5 weeks I start training for my very first HALF!! I’m SO pumped and nervous all at the same time! I live in Mississippi so the weather is EXTREMELY humid and hot! I’ve been needing to get some more weather appropriate clothes for all my runs and I LOVE most ALL of Reebok’s tanks!! If I was a billionaire I would be set, but as a newly wed, I’m definitely NOT! The gift card would be GREAT!
I would love a new pair of sneaks!! 🙂
I love that tank that you picked out! And the Love Fitness shirt. I love motivational shirts and tanks.
I’m lovin those shoes!!!!
Shoes for cross-training!
I would love some new shoes!! I love the bright colors!!
I need a pair of shoes for cross-training!
i’m always on the hunt for the perfect cross trainers. i never seem to get the right pair.
I am training for my first marathon and in need of new shoes, I have proudly ran the life out of my current ones
I just had a little baby boy 2 weeks ago and I would love to buy a new outfit to kick start my post preggo workout!!!! A new top and capri’s would definitely give me the motivation I need!
I ran collegiately for Baylor and recently graduated. All I have is Baylor gear and really need some new running/workout clothes! If I got selected I would pick some Reebok shorts and tops, and possibly some gear for colder weather since I’ll be moving to upstate New York next month!
I recently got a boot off my foot (stress fracture from running) and have been wanting to get a new pair of running shoes with more cushion so I can slowly start running long distance again. Winning this gift card would be amazing and allow me to get out there sooner!
I would go for some workout tops – the tank you have on in this post is so cute!
I am always looking for new workout clothes. The shoes look really cool too!
Tweeted the post… @keriabarber
I love working out, but I don’t have enough cute workout tops! It’d be great to have some to have that extra kick to workout!!
I tweeted!
I would love anew pair of sneakers. I just had surgery on my foot so in sneakers for 2 months and a new pair will def help the healing 🙂
I would buy more summer workout clothes! All I have are long spandex… need shorts and capris!!
I would love some new tanks and shorts for summertime!! I don’t know if it’s just me, but I find motivation in new workout clothes 🙂
I would def get the Reebok ONE Cushions. I just LOVE the bright colors!
Would love to try some of the cross trainers. Haven’t worn Reebok in years would b interested to try the new lines they have come out with!
I would definitely go for the shoes. I am always looking for a new pair of good running shoes, and this would be a great way to try out a new brand I haven’t purchased before!
Workout clothes for sure! Cute gear makes working out a lot more fun!
I would love to buy a new pair of cross trainers. I love the bright colors and new workout gear always helps to keep me motivated!
I would definitely buy cross training shoes!
I would definitely get some new cross-trainers in a fun neon color!! looks like you had a great time and such a great giveaway! Thanks for hosting!
My favorite black workout capris finally wore out and got a fatty hole in them 🙁 I would love a Reebok gift card to replace my beloved capris!
Sent a tweet about the giveaway! Can’t wait to see who the lucky winner is 🙂
Shorts! It is 93 degrees. Shorts would come in handy!
I love reebok workout clothing, and can always use more workout clothes so I would definitely use the gift card for that!
I definitely need more work out tops! T-shirts just don’t cut it in the summer months, they stick to you so bad! Yuck!
And I tweeted! @maw1023
I would love to get some new summer running clothes!
I would love a new pair of running shoes I have some summer fitness goals and my current shoes are starting to hurt my feet!
I love all of the Reebok workout gear. So cute! I am definitely in the market for some non-running shoes, and I’ve been eyeing up those Nanos for a while. Love their workout tops too!
I absolutely love the CrossFit Nano Speed Training Short. I love most of their CrossFit apparel honestly. I could always use new CrossFit Nano sneakers too. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Just tweeted too!
https://twitter.com/eniluap82/status/351719467933376514
I would love the PWR Wide Strap Long Bra Top. I love that it’s flowy and not so skin tight!
I really need a new pair of running shoes, but am also loving the PWR fitted capris!!
I would definitely get some new bright runners, mine are lacking support now and I haven’t been able to go get a new pair
I would love to get some new running gear!
I love Reebok’s PWR hot shorts, they would be perfect for this super hot weather.
I would love to use the money to buy some new running shoes for my husband!!
I really need a new pair of cross trainers!
I LOVE cute and comfy workout tanks!
And I’m searching for the perfect running shorts so that Reebok gift card could help me do just that! 🙂
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!