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 am in desperate need of new running shoes! I’m so attached to my last ones because they are the ones I trained and ran my first marathon in, but they need to go (there are supposed to be holes above your big toes right?) Being a poor law student makes it hard to afford new ones!
I would love some new running capris!
Glad you had a great time in Portland!
If I won the Reebok giftcard, I would buy NEW SHOES! I have actually been scoping out the Reebok website trying to decide between the Reebok ZigKick Alpha’s or the ONE cushion. I have tried on the Alpha’s and really like them, but haven’t tried on the ONE cushions. I’m looking for a new running shoe. Anyone tried either of these shoes? Thanks!
I’m currently training for my first marathon and would love to use the card for a new pair of shoes! Mine have seen too many miles 🙂
I desperately need some new sports bras & would love to get a fun colored top!
I tweeted as well! @jhenkenius! 🙂
I need new shoes, like whoa. I’ve run far too much in my current ones!
I really need more pairs of sweat-wicking socks! Not the most fun purchase, but definitely needed!
I really need some new running capris!
I would love either the yoga tank or open back tank from some of your pics!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/aestrusz/status/351502827203477507
I would buy new shoes! I’m just able to work out again after surgery and I’m in need of some new fun sneaks.
I would loooove some new running shoes!
Myt new running shoes just busted completely on my long run today! I’m training for my first half marathon and am in desperate need of new shoes- on a college girl’s budget!
I am in desperate need of some comfortable work out clothes that I can wear during summer time runs. Now that I’m back in a town that gets hot, hot, hot for runs (even in the morning), my work out clothes are just not cutting it! (At least not the comfortable ones..)
I’d use it to buy some new cross-training shoes and/or some running shorts and a new top…decisions, decisions! 😉
I just tweeted!
I would love to try some of the shoes you mentioned!
I would love a new pair of running shoes since mine are toast.
Soo many clearance tops and shorts for hot days in SC!
Since I work at a gym I can always use more workout tops. You think you have a lot, but when you wear them everyday you can always use more! And, it’s great to have variety! 🙂
https://twitter.com/kelseylap/status/351503593670582272
I tweeted!
I’d love to get a new pair of workout capris and a workout top! I don’t have a lot of cute workout clothes, and I would love to get more (:
I would use the gift card to buy a new sports bra and some new work out tops!
I would use the gift card to purchase some super cute reebok tanks! They look perfect for all sorts of workouts! I like to buy clothes I know will be able to wear for all my favorite workouts and then look cute to run into the grocery store! I also tweeted!
I reallllly need some new running tops and shorts! A new pair of shoes would be nice too!
I would love some longer workout tops! Mine always ride up when I am working out!
i am in need of new sports bras and running shorts!
Since getting back in touch with a serious workout routine and successfully losing weight, I could use some new workout clothes for sure! Plus all that you wear look so cute and comfortable! 🙂
I definitely could use some new running shoes
I would definitely use it for a new pair of shoes!!
I would love to buy a cute work out top and pants!
https://twitter.com/absrogers/status/351504588513345536 I tweeted!!
I need some work out tank tops since I mostly have just tshirts and it has been hot here in PA lately!
I’m in need of some new, cute workout tops! 🙂
I would get the new One Cushion series running shoes, plus I love the teal tank that you are wearing because it is cute, functional and long!
Amazing! I hope you had a blast! I am in huge need of new workout tops, and would use at least part of the gift card towards that. And I could never have enough workout pants!!
I need new workout capris, so so so bad!
I would definitely buy a pair of Nanos!
I’m in need of some new running shoes before I start training for my next half!!
new running clothes!!!
Tweeted!
I’d love to win this and get a new pair of running shoes! The new Reebok ONE Series are calling my name! Thanks Julie!
I love doing Crossfit and have truly loved changing up ways to sweat all the time. I would buy much needed tops and shorts for these kinds of workouts! 🙂
I would definitely buy some new shorts for CrossFit. There are never enough!
I would love to try a new pair of cross training shoes out!
I would definitely buy running shoes! I’m in desperate need of new ones! Looks like you had a great trip! 🙂
I would love to buy a new pair of shoes. Glad you had so much fun on your trip!
I would really live to get a new pair of running sneakers!
I would definitely buy a new pair of shoes or a new workout top!