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: https://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 snag a few cute tops and/or shirt for the summer!
I would LOVE a new pair of shoes! I bought a cheap pair and my feet are definitely paying the price.
I would love to get some of the cute inspirational work out tops!
I would love to purchase another pair of workout shorts – I’ve been on the lookout for another pair!
I definitely need some new tanks!!!
My mother and I will be running our first 10K at the end of the year. I am in desperate need for some new shoes to train in!
I’d buy some cute running gear (shorts and tank tops) for the HOT summer weather
I would love to win the $100 gift card to get some new capris. I never ran in capris until last winter, and now they are my go to run bottoms.
I need new workout pants!
I actually really do need a new pair of trainers…I wear mine out fast!
Been looking at getting some reebok shoes but have a hard time spending money on them. Have been buying their workout clothes and love them!!!
I really need some new shorts for the summer. It’s so hot!
I’d love some new tops for running!
And I just tweeted!
I would love some new cute workout tanks for the summer….and I can always use a new pair of shoes!
I would love to win a new pair of shoes. I am definitely due for new shoes to wear when I teach Zumba!
Always looking for good workout tanks!
I would LOVE a new pair of running shoes – and the neon is an absolute bonus!
I would LOVE a pair of those brightly colored shoes!!! I am a trainer and group exercise instructor at a gym and our uniforms are all black so I like to wear the brightest possible shoes I can find!
I would love a new pair or running shoes! Purple for sure. Or my other choice would be capris. No girl can ever have enough black workout capris, right?:)
I would love to win the gift card to buy my first ever pair of nanos. I have really gotten into crossfit lately but I don’t have the budget right now to buy a new pair of expensive shoes.
I have been looking at getting some new Reebok tennis shoes for everyday use to the gym.
I like the look of the Workout Ready 5″ Knit Short; I hate super short shorts.
How awesome! I’d love to get some new work out gear!
I am in need of some cute new workout tops for sure!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/CreativeCarrie/status/351442374595055616
I’m just getting into running, and I’d love a great pair of running shoes to keep up my motivation!
I could definitely use a new pair of shoes! Right now my socks are peeking through at the toe of my current pair
I need more warm weather running clothes!
I would love to surprise my boyfriend with some great new workout gear for his 22nd birthday! This would definitely help out a broke college student!
Definitely some new trainers! I did a 10km water obstacle course yesterday and my trainers got ruined!
I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes! Bright pink or blue!!
I could certainly use some new cross training shoes or workout pants! I love those nanos!
I would love to get a new pair of shoes! I have decided to change my lifestyle and get healthy! this would be a great motivation!!
I would love to get some new workout clothes – I’m finding my current stash can’t keep up with my active summer and my dogs aren’t happy when they don’t get to go running!! I’d love some new tanks, especially! I tweeted! 🙂
I’d love to get some lighter workout tops for summer!
I would love to buy a new sports bra!
I would love some new workout shorts/capris! With the weather getting hotter, I need to invest in some good running shorts for those long outdoor workouts 🙂
I would LOVE to buy a new pair of shoes. I’ve just begun training for my first half marathon and it would be amazing to have another pair of shoes to help cushion my feet!
I’d get the essential 1/4 zip… So cute!
Definitely a new pair of shoes… I’m really diggin their bright, fun colors!
I am in dire need of new short and crops!
I need everything…but especially new capris!
I REALLY need some new walking/running shoes. I would definitely use the gift card for those!
Some new shoes would be in my future. Loving those bright colors.
Those tanks are so cute… I would definitely buy a few of those.
I need to stock up on sports bras and compression shorts!
I’ve been wanting to get myself a pair of Reebok Nanos for a LONG time now, so I would snatch a purple pair with my gift card! But all their gear is great so I’d have a hard time deciding!
I tweeted!! Thanks!
I also tweeted about the giveaway! 🙂