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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Love my running shoes, but desperately need a new pair of strength/cross training sneaks!
I would use it to buy some workout tanks that I desperately need!
I would love to get some new work out clothes. I lost my baby weight and then some and my clothes are to big 🙂
I desperately need some running tanks to help me run in the hot TX summers (I am currently running in t-shirts which are super sticky during the humid summertime).
I tweeted :]
I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes with the gift card. I have been trying to become a better runner and I’m worried my worn out New Balance are holding me back! Good quality running shoes are not cheap, so this would be a huge help with my nursing student’s budget 🙂
I would use the money to buy a new pair of shoes. I am interested to see how the nanos compare with the current shoes I have been using for a crossfit style workout.
SHOES!!
I need new workout shirts and that blue one you have is too cute!!!!
Oh my gosh, there are so many entries to this giveaway! I just recently bought a new pair of running shoes, but I’d love to use a $100 gift card to buy a new workout tank or two! Getting new exercise clothes always motivates me to push harder and work out more frequently, and I love the style of the ones you are wearing in your photos.
New shoes! I am training for a half marathon and could definitely use another pair. Thanks!
The hot weather in Savannah has made me realize how in need I am of some good work out tops for outdoor running. I love the long tank bras that Reebok has:)
Some new shorts and neon tanks would be awesome
I’ve been working out and lost weight and I’m poor yet my yoga pants are falling down. Id buy new clothes.
New shoes! My old ones are looking preeetty sad!
I would use it for capris. I am on desperate need of some new & comfy ones!
Would love to try the nanos!! I’m struggling through a bout of plantar fasciitis and am looking for the right mix of shoes and inserts!!
Just tweeted you also!!!
New running shoes!
Awesome post and you looked like you had a blast!
I would love to have that much fun…hmmmm maybe with $100 gift card :). I could really use some new sneakers. 5-6 days in the gym each week put a hurting on some shoes.
I tweeted the giveaway!
Looks like you’re having a fabulous time in Portland!
If I won the gift card, I would love to use towards getting new shoes. I use running shoes for everything but would love to try the Nanos for circuit and crossfit type workouts.
I’d love new tanks to workout in!
I would use it to replace my almost 3 year old running shoes that I desperately need!
I’d like to win the gift card to buy some new nanos or oly shoes for crossfit!!
I tweeted! Hello new sneakers 😉
https://twitter.com/weare2fit2quit/status/351841980101304320
I just tweeted it!
I’ve been wanting to splurge on the Reebok Nanos for quite some time!!!
I would love to get shoes for cross-training!
I would love to use the gift card towards new workout clothes! Getting new clothes always inspires me!
I just registering for my first full marathon!!I would love a new super cute running outfit from Reebok! 🙂
I would love to buy some new tanks!
I would love a gift certificate to grab some stylish new workout attire!
I am loving the neon running shoes you are wearing in the picture! Would love a pair of those for my half marathon training and fun runs!
i desperately need new shoes!
After moving from Ohio to Texas all of my running shorts are falling apart; it’s too hot for pants. I need new shorts badly.
Some cute shoes or top to do my HIIT workouts in 🙂
Definitely a cute outfit to survive working out in the Florida summertime!
I’d love to be able to put it toward a pair of Reebok OLY lifters for my Olympic lifts during Crossfit!
I would buy myself a good pair of running shoes so I can start st my grove back on my nick and walking since that’s about all I can do theses day cause I have a couple of health issues and so need a reason to tie up my laces and walk out the door
Lol bike
I’d love some new running capris for my upcoming hiking vacation.
I would love a new pair of shoes! A fresh pair is definitely in order to inspire me through these hot summer runs!
I really want to get into running, so I would pick some proper running shoes!
I would love a new pair of cross-training shoes; mine are so worn out!! 🙂
Cross training shoes would be a dream come true!
Tweeted (@ceclemson2012)
Looking forward to a new pair of shoes as motivation to get back in shape for a Tough Mudder race in October after having two children in the past two years. 🙂
I’d get a new pair of capris! Or maybe some new cross trainers. Or one of their cute tops…
The One shoes — I just started training for a marathon and those would be great!!