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 tweeted about the giveaway also!
I would love to use it towards new work out tops!!
I just signed up for my first half marathon, so any fun new running gear might motivate me to lace up! Summer running = lots of sweat!
ps so strange/cool to see my favorite bloggers all hanging out in real life- it reinforces that you are all, indeed, awesome!
I am in desperate need of new shoes! I find myself loving neon shoes and would love to have a new pair!! Reebok gear is so cute!
Oh wow when I visited the Reebok website to check out the selection of running shoes, I got completely caught up in all of the cool color combos 🙂 But…I would love a new pair of running shoes, probably to ONE Cushions!
I would LOVE to win the reebok gift card because I just finished my first half marathon today in 90F heat! I would love to celebrate completing my goal with a new running gear treat 🙂
I would love some new workout tops!
I would buy a new work-out top =)
I am in desperate need of some new running shoes & would love to try a pair of Reeboks 🙂 And I would definitely go with a neon color as well!
I’ve been in need of some new running shoes for a while! They would come in handy for my first 5K I’ll be running in about a month, too 🙂
I love those shoes! I’m finally getting in on the circuit training workouts and would use the gift card toward those nanos!
New nanos!!!
Oh the choices! I think I would get a new top or pants for running. Although new shoes sounds appealing also.
I would love the new One Cushion series running shoe! I am in the market for a new pair and loved the information you provided but also the info on their website.
I’d buy exercise pants/shorts. I just had a baby and am getting back into the swing of things.
I am in need of new shoes for circuit and strength training. Mine are my old running shoes and just aren’t cutting it. The Nanos look perfect!!
I tweeted about the giveaway…..https://twitter.com/christyjs/status/351445402245009408
I would love a pair of new running shoes 🙂 Mine are well loved and ready for a rest!
I can always use a new pair of running shoes. Since I have two half-marathons and a 15k coming up before the end of the year, I’ve been logging lots of miles on my sneakers as of late!
New cross training shoes!!! 🙂
I would probably buy cute pants or shirts.
I’m in the market for some new shorts and tank tops now that it’s summer!
I’ve been dying to try Reebok Nano’s for crossfit and other functional type workouts…I also really could use some new tank tops for the florida heat! Tweeting now!
I would love to try a pair of the new ONE Cushions. I’ve been a huge fan of their Your Flex line; I bought two pair years ago and have worn them out. They have been a God send to my heel spurs and planter facetious; They are the only sneakers I can where without my prescription orthodics. I heart you Reebok!
The fact that the shoe is built from the back to the front makes me thing they would be really supportive of heels!
I’d love to try out one of the long tanks from Reebok. Or shoes! Can’t decide.
I really could use some summer workout clothes for this nasty Florida humidity!
I would love a new pair of sneakers for strength workouts, some of the PWR capris, or pretty much anything new to add some new fun color to my workout gear!
I desperately need a new pair of training shoes since I’ve had to spend my workout clothes budget on fixing my car! I would definitely get some shoes.
I would love to score a pair of fun colored reebok nanos!
I’d love a new pair of shoes for cross training!
I would love to buy a new pair of shoes!
I am a new group exercise instructor!! Though I’m limited on funds, I want to look cute and professional in fashionable workout gear. If I receive compliments, I can tell everyone where I got it, and to shop Reebok!
I would love some new lightweight running shoes.
PS. I tweeted! https://twitter.com/frecklednettles/status/351446009781567489
Tweeted the giveaway…@mach1030
I love Reebok’s workout apparel. I would snag a new pair of the Fusion shoes that I’ve been eyeing for awhile and a workout tank! 🙂
New running shoes for my next half marathon!
I would use it to buy running shoes, shorts, and a top!!!!
I need some good running shorts and tanks!
I would love to get some new shoes!
I need a new pair of shoes for my bootcamp workouts.
I would buy some ShapeWear Lux Tanks!
I would buy some new apparel-possibly a new jacket or workout pants!
I would LoVE some new work out tops, it’s time to add some new ones to the mix!!
i need more yoga clothes!
I am definitely in need of some new yoga pants. Looks like Reebok has some great options 🙂
I also tweeted the giveaway!!!
I would love the Rules tank top or some other new workout gear!
I never have enough work out tops/sports bras. That’s what I would use it for 🙂
I’d love to get a bright new pair of shoes, but I’d have a hard time deciding. I was in their outlet this week and they have so much cute stuff!