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 buy a new pair of running shoes..mine have holes in them!
I also tweeted!
just tweeted
https://twitter.com/abijah8/status/351680963434119168
need new spandex and/or shoes!
I would buy a new pair of running capris 🙂
I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes!
I would definitly purchase new running shoes! Mine are a little beat up these days!
I would definitely invest in some of Nanos. I do a lot of strength and body weight related workouts nowadays and I could definitely use a new pair of shoes 🙂
New running shoes!
I am in desperate need of some new running capris!
I just signed up for my first half marathon, and I don’t own a single pair of running capris. I’d love to try the fitted Reebok capris from your post!
I really need a new pair of running shoes!
I’d buy that super cute, extra long tank!!
I love my Reebok ZigTech shoes to run in so if I won the Gift Card I would get the Love Fitness PWR t-shirt in coral and a cute Cross Fit top!
I would buy new running shoes 🙂
I would buy new running shoes for sure, mine are worn and my muscles would be thanking me!
Would love to have some new workout gear!! That teal top is very flattering! Love the bright new colors!!
Tweeted to hopefully win an awesome prize!!!
I could definitely use new workout tops but I love their shoes so much I would be so tempted to buy new shoes!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/kmdurham/status/351683983211364354
I tweeted about this giveaway!!
Sneakers that are red. I really want red sneakers!
I would love some new capris and workout tanks!!
I would buy some fun new workout gear for crosstraining! I recently got my second stress fracture from running, which is making me realize that it might just not be in the cards for me to run as much as I would like. It will be hard for me, so some new fun workout gear will keep me motivated!
I am constantly looking for long workout shirts (just like your Reebok ones), especially now that I’m taking barre classes at least a few days a week. I’m always doing laundry!!
I really need a pair of new shoes but I’d LOVE some cute workout clothes too!
New shoes! I need shoes for bootcamp style workouts in a bad bad way!
I am in desperate need of new running shoes! I could also go for some cute workout capris 😉
I would buy a new pair of running shoes! I’ve been wearing the same pair of NB track flats forever and they have absolutely no support.. I’m starting to train for my first 5k and a new pair a shoes would be perfect! 🙂
/I would love a new pair of bright neon Reebok’s!! I love their selection – so fun and bright!!
Shoes!
I would love some new running tops for summer!
I would buy new shows!
I mean shoes!
I am dying to try the Reebok Nano’s!!! I am a crossfitter and would love to try them because everyone at the gym has them but me and LOVES them!!
I would love a new pair of Realflex Optimal 3.0! They are my new favorite shoes when working out.
I’d love some new running clothes!
I definitely would use the money for new workout capris. I’ve had mine for at least 5 years!
If I won I would buy a new pair of running shoes!!!
I would also get a new pair of shoes! Thanks 🙂
I could really use some new summer shorts and tanks! It’s getting hot on my runs!!
You can never have enough workout capris, so I’d have to start there!
I’ve recently started CrossFitting with the Reebok box in NYC and would use the giftcard to buy the new nanos. I’m the only person there who doesn’t have the nanos!
Hi Julie!
I would totally buy a pair of shoes, I’m in desperate need of some new cross trainers. Thanks!
I for sure need new running shoes… neon ones would be even better!!
I definitely need some new workout tops! I’d love to try out Reebok’s clothing!
I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes! Training to run my first half marathon in October!
I have lost a total of 63 lbs. and have no cute workout clothes that fit me. I love the PWR bra top and the capris! Could really use them. Thanks.
I could really use some new running clothes. Mine are all old and I can’t get the sweaty smell out of them! I’m a newlywed on a tight budget trying to save for a house, so treating myself to new workout clothes and not breaking into our budget would be great!
I would buy a new pair of shoes for sure! Mine are starting to get holes in them at the toes. I need some new ones as I just started running again and it feels great!
A new summer running outfit!