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 love to get some new summer workout gear!
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I would love to use this for some new workout tops! I have an insanely long torso so the length of their tops would be just right for me!
I would love some new workout shoes or clothes!! One of my favorite things to buy.
I’d love to have some cute workout clothes to get me motivated and out there running again!
I’m in desperate need of some new running shoes. Just signed up for a full marathon this fall and would love to have some new shoes to motivate me to start training!!
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I would love to try out some of Reebok’s cute workout tops!
I am in desperate need of new running shoes! It’s crazy how expensive good running shoes are!
I would LOVE some new workout gear. I just got a new job/moved/joined a new gym…some new bright colored outfits from Reebok would be awesome to add to the new life I’m creating!
I’m in need of a new pair of sneakers and would love to get the Nanos!
I need some new tops, but my hubby needs some stuff. The doctor just told him he’s at risk for heart disease and needs to clean up his diet and get some exercise.
I am in need of a new pair of shoes! I bought some Asic’s during my first half marathon training this year and have already worn them into the ground. A new pair would be wonderful, as I begin my second half marathon training for my October race.
I would love to buy the Crossfit Nano shoes! I am in desperate need of a new pair! 🙂
I also tweeted about the giveaway! Thanks Julie!
I also tweeted! @Smolinski4
I’d love to buy new shoes and festive tops!
I am in desperate need for a new pair of running shoes! I have worn mine to death (because I love them) but I figure it’s time to invest in a new pair when the soles are flapping around behind me when I run 😉 Any money leftover would go towards new running capris! I am trying to grow my collection (which currently consists of one pair!) for more comfortable runs.
I would love to win this gift card! I think I would get some new running capris. I just feel like I can never get enough of them!
I would LOVE some new workout clothes for the summer! DC gets so incredibly humid, even on runs before work. It would be great to get a new tank!
Running capris . I started a new Crossfit workout as well and loved it !!!
I would love a new pair of gym shoes and maybe a sports bra! Shopping for workout gear is my favorite. 🙂
Training for my first full marathon and I am in major need of some fresh new ( neon) shoes since most of my training happens before sun rise- any extra funds would go towards awesome new workout clothes to help stay cool in the Texas heat and humidity.
I’d definitely buy another yoga top–the one we got at Fitbloggin is so soft, comfortable, and functional.
I would get a new pair of shoes to train for my first half marathon! I am so excited but also a bit overwhelmed this would absolutely help! Awesome post – have fun!
I would love to win this I need some new running shoes desperately!
I would use the gift card to buy new capris for my first half marathon!
I would love new running shorts! I need new pairs so bad! I am a division one runner and go through them like crazy and definitely don’t have enough! I have a few pairs from reebok and love them so if I could get more that would be awesome!
And of course I also tweeted about this!
I would love some new workout tops!!
I’d love a new pair of shoes from reebok!
Hi Julie!
I would love some new workout gear! I am a college student who is working on transitioning to a healthy lifestyle- and I have already lost 14lbs! I would love a new pair of sneakers!
I need some new shorts for CrossFit! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
Love hearing about/seeing your adventures. that conference looks like a blast!
I would love to win the $100 reebok gift card as I have really bad plantars fasciitis and my running shoes are really old and I have just started running again after a several year hiatus (laziness really) and realized my good ole shoes just aren’t going to cut it without a lot of compensatory achilles pain… So the $100 would be awesome!!!
I’m having a baby in two weeks… post baby body here I come! I would love some new workout clothes to make myself more motivated 🙂
I think winning the giveaway will be easier than picking one item from reebok.com! I like so many shoes of their shoes! I would buy the ZigLite Electrify (black/purple or pink ribbon) or maybe ZigLite Run! They are less than $100 so I can spare a few bucks to get a cute clothing item like PWR Shortsleeve Vneck or Strenght 3/4 sleeve top! Oh…I hope I win! 🙂
Thanks Julie! 🙂
I would love some new workout clothes for this hot Florida weather! Reebok has super cute workout tanks and running shorts!
I just tweeted about the giveaway too! 🙂
I could always use some new running gear-tops and shorts!
A cute workout top! this always motivates me to work out!
I would love the PWR Hot Shorts in Print. Love the words on the shorts and I saw Gina wearing them in her post from y’alls trip to Portland. Looked fun!!
I would buy a cute workout outfit! I’m going away and having a cute outfit will keep me movtivated to workout while I’m on vacation!! Plus there clothes are super cute 🙂
I’ve been eye balling the new Reebok fitted capris. It would be so fun to wear those to workout in! I need a workout boost- they would be the right thing to help me out 😀
I would use the gift card to purchase a new workout top! You can never have too many cute tops to work out in… or capris!!!
I am in desperate need of workout clothes in general!
I would absolutely love some new running shoes! I have an intense running camp coming up on July 14 and really need a new pair of durable shoes.
I would buy all new shirts for the summer!
I would buy a cute running tank top and a running hat! I am training for my first half marathon coming up in August, and as a new runner I am slowly acquiring all the necessary running gear!
i would buy new running shorts, socks, and tanks!
I would love to use the gift card for a pair of comfy work shoes! I work the 12 hour night shift in the hospital and nothing can compare to Reeboks!