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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And I tweeted 🙂
I would love some new summer workout clothes or running shoes.
I’m in desperate need of a new pair of nano 2.0. would love to win
I would love a cute new workout top that will keep me cool when I run in the hot summer sun!
I would definitely need a new pair of kicks! I have worn out my usual workout shoes!
And I tweeted 🙂 (fuelingalife)
I also tweeted the tweet at @audreyruns
I would love a pair of purple nanos or some shorts! Portland looks fun!
I would love to win the Reebok gift card!
I am a 17 year old high schooler and I have been “dieting” and really into fitness for the last 3 years when I realized that I valued life a lot more when I was living fit and healthy! I’m glad to have realized it so early, but I have been using the same running shoes for a long LONG time now, and would love to get a new pair to revamp my running attire! And I LOVED the tank tops I saw in the last few posts! Great for hot summer sun!
Thanks so much for great posts, I follow you every day!
Would love a new pair of shoes!!
A new pair of Nanos!
I would love some new workout clothes! I recently lost weight pregnancy weight … plus an additional few inches here and there! None of my pre-pregnancy clothes fit me right. Some new workout shorts or shirts would be great!
I would love a pair of the PWR fitted capris!
Shoes, shoes, SHOES! Love the look of the new One Cushion shoe!
i would love some new summer running tops!
I would love a new workout outfit!
I would love to win this reebok gift card! I am currently training for my very first sprint triathalon! Upgrading to workout gear that doesn’t consist of old high school t-shirts and old sneakers would do me a great deal of Good! Definitely in need of some of the shoes you reviewed and some cute workout tops! Thanks for all the great blog posts!
I would love some new shoes! My knees are killing me because I don’t wear the proper ones for my sessions.
I am starting to run a lot more frequently so I would get a new pair of shoes in a fun color! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I’d love to get a new pair of shoes!!
I would love to get a new pair of shoes…to start running, I always had this image of running as the perfect workout. All you need is running shoes and you!!:-)
I would love a new workout top! I currently only have one tank that I wear like 3 times a week and it’s 4 years old…yes it’s time for a new one lol.
New shoes
i would love a cute new workout top! flattering, feminine, comfortable, and bright are what i look for in a cute top
I need new workout tops for this TX heat! It was 106 yesterday, I need some lighter tops to help keep me cool!
I’d love new cross trainers! I currently do circuit workouts/exercise DVDs in socks or my running sneakers – definitely not ideal =)
I tweeted too!
I would love a new pair of shoes! Mine are getting pretty worn down.
I would use it to buy new workout leggings! Been needing some for a while!
I would love some new workout clothes for fitness and for fun; they would be perfect for layering during my trip to Alaska!
Some bright running clothes for some evening runs! Getting too hot to run during they day.
I am in desperate need of some new workout clothes!!!!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/lilysykora/status/351543817230499843
Definitely new shorts/pants for running!
Definitely in need of some new workout tanks!!
New workout tops– always in need of more!
I am in desperate need of some new running shoes, so that would be the first thing I’d get.
I am in need of new shoes!!
I really like Reeboks loose tops, so they would definitely be on the shopping list. And a pair of capris! I love capri tights!
I would love to buy a pair of Reebok shoes so that I do not have to wear my mizuno running shoes to the gym all the time and for EVERY activity I do! 🙂
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/muffinblue3/status/351544099704274944
I would love to get a cute workout tanktop!
I badly need some new shoes!
I would like a pair running shoes
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/351544894063509505
That sounds like so much fun! I would love to attend the next conference and meet you ladies!
Definitely an adorable top like the one you are wearing in these photos! I can never find ones the right length or thickness, and that one looks perfect!
I would love to try the PWR long bra top! I always feel like my workout shirts are just a little too short :/ Thank you!
Definitely in need of some more summer workout gear 🙂
I would probably get some new sport bras and a few shirts. I love the “who made the rules” tank.