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 need all of the above!! 🙂
I LOVE Reebok sneakers. I am in desperate need of new sneakers. Right now I’m sporting Nike hand me downs 🙁 not the best sneakers to work out in that’s for sure. Winning this would definitely help me out AND I could do it in style 😉
I am in desperate need of new tops! Mine seem to be recycled constantly. I also need new bottoms. Too many black leggings at the moment. haha. Thanks for the giveaway!
i’d really love to get some of the adorable tank tops that you’ve been wearing! reebok really has stepped up their game lately and has me eyeing many of their cute styles!
Being obsessed with workout clothing is a problem so a gift card could go a long way! Most likely I would buy a new tank to sport while teaching Zumba or doing training runs.
I would LOVE the new running shoes! I have a goal to run a race in every state and my next scheduled run is my FIRST full marathon in Chicago this October! I’ve been running like crazy to train and am blowing through shoes like crazy! I’ve only bought Asics since I first started running 3 years ago and I would love to try a new brand to see how they feel.
I would love some shorts, I’m realizing I don’t have much for warm weather running!
Tweeted the giveaway!
@alibubb
I would love to win a gift certificate to Reebok! I could totally use a new outfit for running and Zumba!
I would either get shoes or a shirt!
I would love some new workout capris, shirts, and/or shoes!!
I would love some new training shoes.
I would definitely go for the sneakers! Recently I’ve been incorporating more strength training into my workouts and I feel my running shoes just aren’t making the cut.
I really need a new pair of workout shoes. I’ve had my pair for almost 5 years! Time for an upgrade!
I really need some new tops! I’ve started adding a lot of strength training and yoga to my fitness routine, and my old tshirts aren’t cutting it!
I seriously want everything on the website, but most of all, new workout capris (like the ones specifically for Crossfit)!
And here’s a link to my tweet 🙂
Some new workout clothes would be so fun to have!
I tweeted about it too! Can you tell I really need new shoes? @tjmj19
i need a new pair of shoes like nobody’s business!! mine are seriously falling apart at the soles haha, but i am kind of a running shoe snob, but i LOVE Reeboks. So I would love a new pair of shoes if I won!
Would definitely go for some new workout clothes! I need to update my wardrobe so I can deal with this crazy summer heat 🙂
If I win the $100 I would definitely buy new sneakers. I recently started running again after a hiatus and need shoes desperately!
would definitely use it for a new pair of reebok shoes! 🙂
I would love a new pair of shoes!
tweeted about the giveaway
https://twitter.com/Ylback2fit/status/351817727066914816
I could definitely use this gift card. I am pregnant and due in August. Winning the $100 would allow me to buy new things after the baby is born to help me get back into shape!!!!
A new pair of shoes!! I have recently gotten into weight training so I need something besides my running shoes. 🙂
I would love to win the gift card. Not for myself, but for my husband. He has recently started bootcamp with me and is in desperate need of new shoes. He is using shoes over 2 years old and is too stubborn to buy a new pair until they completly fall apart.
I could definitely use some new workout clothes for summer!
I can definitely use some new workout clothes. I love trying new workouts all the time so I am always in need of new items,,,love shopping for new workout clothes!!
I would love to get a little bit of everything…maybe a whole outfit 🙂
I would use the gift card for new shoes that would work for strength training workouts…probably the Nanos!
I tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/shubers/status/351820108282331137
I would probably buy some of the Nano trainers. My current trainers are getting old and breaking down. I want my feet to be happy while I’m doing Lean Xtreme classes at the gym.
New workout clothes would be awesome!
I’d love some new running shirts or shorts!
I need a new pair of Nanos to do my cross fit workouts in!
I had a baby 9 months ago and would love to have workout clothes that fit good. I’ve also wanted to try a pair of nanos to Crossfit in.
I’d get a pair of the RealFlex shoes; I have some now that I love but they’re getting worn out!
So glad you hear you enjoyed FitBloggin’!! I would use the gift card for a some new running outfits I can wear as I train for my first half-marathon! 🙂
I am just getting into CrossFit (and loving it!) so some new workout clothes would be awesome!
I am definitely in need of some cute workout clothes and some tennis shoes for non-running things! I am just starting to appreciate nice workout clothes and not wearing really oversized cotton tshirts to workout in. I love the look of all the clothes, and those shoes look like they’d be great for some workout classes I’m trying out!
I’ve really been wanting to try out the nanos for my functional workouts.
I would LOVE to win the Reebok Gift card! I have a baby coming ANY DAY now and would love to get some gear to inspire me to get back in shape!! 🙂
I need new running shoes. I would also get some shorts. Running in Texas is no joke! 😉
I would use the gift card to get a new pair of shoes — can be put to great use to really help me kick off my summer workout!
I am loving the PWR wide strap long bra top you are rocking. It is so hard to find a long top that covers my butt. A new body pump top is definitely in order!
I would buy some cute workout gear or maybe a new pair of shoes…mine are getting a little battered!
I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes! I’m starting to up my mileage and have been looking for a new pair 🙂
I tweeted about the Reebok giveaway 🙂
https://twitter.com/spizzirrin/status/351829769341505537