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 get some new work out bottoms and some awesome neon shoes!!
The nanos!
I’d love a new summer workout outfit!
I would love to buy a new pair of cross-fit/circuit type shoes!
And I tweeted!
Definitely need plenty of tanks and workout gear to work out in this Louisiana summer heat!! I’m drinched in sweat in a few seconds! All of the Reebok gear u have featured on ur blog is always so cute and functional!
I would love some cute new summer workout clothes!
I’d love to get an AFAA certification in some cool new shoes!
I would love to get a new pair of shoes!! 🙂
I would love to use the gift card for a new workout top! I love how long they are.
New running shoes!!! Training for a marathon in October & going through my second pair in the last 2 months. Need to find something with great support & that lasts beyond a month!
I would love to try the Nanos as so many have commented on how comfy they are!
I majorly need new black running capris.
My running shoes have holes in them so I am in need of some new shoes!
I desperately need new running sneakers! This would be perfect! I love those neon ones too!
I’ve been doing a Burpee/squat and plank challange for June and now have two holes in my shoes. So a new pair of cross trainers would be wonderful
Tweet tweet!! I tweeted!
SHOES!
I’d love some new workout clothes…of course a new pair of shoes would be nice too! 🙂
I would love a new pair of running shoes I love Reebok!!
I need some cute tops, and new shorts (my old pairs are so old they are falling apart!)!
I neeeeed new running shoes!!
I love those shoes!!!!!
tops and bottoms — they new stuff they’ve been coming out with is so adorable!
I would love some Nanos for cross training!
New workout tops!
Would love to get some cute capris and workout tanks!
I need some new workout shoes mine are falling apart !
I would love new running shoes!!
I would love some new tanks and capris 🙂
I love the neon shoes! I would snatch myself a pair of those bad boys!
new shoes!
Really need some new running shoes… Loving the neon look!
I’m in need of new workout tanks & bottoms, so I would definitely be getting apparel from the Crossfit line! I love everything so it would be hard to choose!
Love Reebok! Cute new shorts & tank top for my hikes in the 115+ AZ weather 🙂
I would love a new pair of shorts! I actually emailed you about where you get your shorts/recommendations! They look so cute in your workout photos!
I tweeted 🙂
Just found out I’m preg and could definitely use some new walking / jogging shoes! 🙂
I also tweeted! Crossing my fingers!
I would buy a new pair of running shoes. I’ve always been a Nike girl but I’ve been wanting to try out a pair of Reeboks lately because I love their new styles!
Shoes, a girl can never have to many!!! 🙂
I also just posted a tweet 🙂
I would love a new pair of workout shorts for my summer runs!
I SO need a new pair of shoes. My current pair has a small hole in the side but I just can’t bear to part with them yet.
I would love so new workout tops! Mine have seen better days I’m afraid!
ssports bras!! maybe some running shorts and/or yoga pants 🙂
I would love some new workout tops and sports bras if I won the reebok gift card!
Neon shoes for sure! I really need a separate pair of sneakers just for cross-training! Love all their bright colours:)
Desperately needing new shoes – running and training!
I would get a new pair of running shoes – training and running a full marathon wore mine out!! Thanks for entering me!! 🙂