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 the nanos! I want a pair of shoes to do my workout videos to that aren’t my running shoes
Sneakers! Right now I only have running sneakers that aren’t great for my cross training work outs – I would love the opportunity to buy more functional shoes.
A new pair of shoes and workout tops!!
I could use some new sports bras and capris.
I would get new sports bras and some neon tops!
Running Shoes!
I could really use some new workout clothing- shorts, capris, tops, sports bras, you name it!
I would love a new sports bra and cute work out tanks!
Tweeted it!
https://twitter.com/JenJSnyder/status/351516296862646273
I def need some new shoes, this would be awesome!
I would choose the same neon running shoes that you have! They are so cute, and I only do low mileage so they would be perfect for me.
I’d get the Nano’s they look like they would work well for Kettlebell workouts!
I have never owned a pair of reebok shoes and would love the opportunity to try out some new running shoes. Love you blog!!
I would love new workout tanks & shorts! I’m training for my first mini & could definitely use some new gear 🙂
Without a doubt I would by the Nanos. I’m alway looking for a good shoe for my crazy workouts. Circuits, bootcamps, TRX, they seem perfect!
I’d love a tank tops and matching shorts!!
I would get new workout clothes or new running shoes!
Although I’d love to splurge on the nanos I could really use some pants and tanks, neon here I come!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/OnceUponARun1/status/351516981977026563
I love those shoes!!!! Definitely would buy those 🙂
I would get a pair of shoes and yoga shorts!
I’d love a new workout tank!
I’m always looking for longer tank tops and the one you wore is really cute!
My capris and running shorts definitely need an update. They are looking kind of sad 🙁
I would get a pair of those cute Nanos!
I would use it to buy a new pair of gym shoes. I my asics for running,but need a new walking shoe
I def need some new tops!
i ALWAYS need more workout capris. i almost always wear them to workout and i don’t have enough!
I would love some new workout shorts! I don’t usually wear shorts, but am trying to increase my confidence in them.
I would love to update my workout attire 🙂
I really could use some shorts!! I usually wear capris but for outdoor summer workouts shorts would be wonderful! I would really love to find a pair that don’t ride when running!
I would love new running shoes!
I’m dying to try that long tank top to see if it can handle my crazy long torso and not ride up!!
I need some sneakers to wear when doing functional workouts. I have running shoes, but would love some lighter weight cross training type of shoes.
I would love the gift card to get some new tops and capris!
I would love to get a new pair of cross-training shoes and that PWR tank you mentioned at the beginning of this post – I always have a hard time finding workout tops that are long enough for my torso, too!
I’d love a new pair of shoes!
I just recently moved to the South and am at a loss when it comes to functional workout apparel that keeps me dry and cool in this summer heat! I am currently training for a half marathon and capris and t-shirts are slowing me down just when I need to go the distance! I would love to rev up my runs with some awesome Reebok apparel, like the Love Fit Tee- So adorable AND functional!
I just signed up for my first half marathon and would love a new pair of running shoes to help me train for the run!!
just tweeted about the giveaway! (@Danica_ipnp)
Over the past few years I’ve developed a new love for running that I never had when I was in high school. It’d be awesome to be able to afford some new running shoes that I could use on my hilly college campus! 🙂
It tweeted hoping to win as well.
I would love a new pair of shoes, they are adorable!!
I’d love to get my hands on some bright Reebok kicks!
shorts!
Well I pretty much need ANYTHING from Reebok – tank or new kicks – so trust I’d spend the money wisely 🙂
Also tweeted 🙂
You and Gina and all the other bloggers are so cute!
I would love to get new shoes!
I would get new running shorts. Reebok makes fantastic ones.
I would love a new pair of running shoes! As my last ones are well beyond worn out a gift card like this could be a HUGE help to invest in a new pair!