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 have a new cute top 🙂 Your workout outfits are always so cute!
Glad you had such a nice time! I would love a pair of the PWR capris or a new pair of cross-training sneakers.
I’ve had that same workout clothes literally forever, so I’d love to be able to get some new threads!
I love the Fun bright colored tops and a near pair of long running pants be great!
I really like the “Who Made The Rules” tank.
I need some new running shoes! I’m training for my third half marathon and my current shoes are WORN THROUGH!
I am in need of some new shorts to run in and would love to try some of the Reeboks. I also wore a pair of Reebook shoes when I did crossfit and would enjoy another pair to do circuit workouts in.
Shoes! I need a new pair so badly! Been logging 10,000 steps on my pedometer each day and a new pair of shoes would feel soooooo good!
I just started the Couch to 5K program and my sneakers are horrible. I would definitely use the card to buy running sneakers!!
I need new sneakers and the Nanos look awesome! I just got into Crossfit and they’d be perfect 🙂
Nanos for sure!
I’d looove to win that gift card and buy one of Tara Stiles’ Who made the rules shirts! They’re awesome!
I’m in need of new running shoes before I start training for my next half marathon! I’d love to try the Reebook ONE cushions you mentioned in your post
Ahhh I would love to get a pair of hot pink nanos!!
I am definitely in need of some new shoes after 2 ten-milers, a half-marathon and a 10k already tackled this year! A new bra wouldn’t hurt either.
I would definitely grab a few new workout tops! I’m a little picky about workout tops and I don’t like how most ride up while I’m working out. Reebok long tops are awesome!
I would love new workout shorts!
I would get new sneakers. I love the color of the ones you are wearing!
The conference sounds like so much fun! I bet the motivation was through the roof with all you fitness enthusiasts 🙂
I would love to win the voucher, as I am training for my first half marathon (the Run to the Beat one here in London! So excited!!) and am in serious need of new running gear – I am running so often now that I never have enough clean clothes, and also I find it motivates me so much more when I have something cute to wear!
Just got the Mizuno Wave Riders, btw 🙂 VERY different from my beloved Adidas, which sadly got discontinued… but still great!
I just need some new workout gear in general! Some of my clothing is getting so old.
I would love a new pair of sneakers, and love all of the new highlighter neon ones!
I would LOVE to try something from Reebok’s Crossfit line!
I’d love a new pair of running shoes! I’m always looking for new ones to try out whether for running or just working out 🙂
Reebok has so much great stuff so I’d have a hard time deciding…but I’d probably go with new shoes or workout bottoms.
I need new everything, but I’d love some cute new workout tops and shorts for the summer!!
hank you for the great giveaway. FitBloggin sounds amazing!
I would use the card to get some new tops. My old ones are embarassingly ratty and I hate to admit a little small. Pre-baby workout tops not working so well with Post Baby body.
Fitbloggin’ sounds like so much fun!! I think it’s so cool that you can meet other bloggers!
I would buy new workout tops or running shorts! 🙂
I would love some new shorts and maybe a tank! Also, now I definitely MUST go to Portland!
I love the ONE cushion series running shoes! I would buy those with your recommendation 🙂
I would love to use the gift card to get some new tops! I usually work out in old tshirts, but I would love to have some nice clothes actually made for working out!!
I would love a new pair of running shorts! I only have one pair right now!
I would love me some of those highlighter running shoes! For some reason new gear always seems to keep me motivated to go running. I’ve loved all the Reebok tops I’ve been seeing on the blog…might have to invest in a few of those too!
I love those neon shoes!!! And a new cute workout top! 🙂
I would love to win the gift card and score a new pair of shoes!!!
In serious need of new workout tops.
Would love some Nanos to try!
I’m going off to college this fall and would love to buy some new workout clothes!!
I could def use a new pair a shoes!
New workout capris
I would definitely get some cute workout tops to motivate me to workout!
I would buy the ONE cushion running shoes in the gray/silver/pink combo. I will be needing some new running shoes soon! I’m surprised that I’ve actually put so many miles on my current shoes–when I started running, I didn’t have much confidence in myself that I would be able to continue running. Now I love it!
Definitely new sneakers and shorts!
I would love some new running shoes!
New running shoes!
I’m in the market for a new pair of workout shoes!
I need some new workout tops! Now that I’m halfway into my pregnancy I’m really uncomfortable in all of my workout clothes!
i’d love a new pair of shoes!!! so many fun colors and styles from which to choose! 🙂 xo
I would love to try the new reebok sneakers!!
I would get cross training shoes!
I am 31 years old and still wear old softball tournament t-shirts from 8th grade…desperately in need of a new cute workout top!!