I’ve been looking forward to FitBlogNYC for over a month now – it was going to be my first “real” blogger/tweet-up event and I knew there would be oodles of twitter and FitFluential friends that I would FINALLY get to meet.
It did not disappoint.
A few highlights of the day:
- Got to catch up with some old friends (Leticia, Erica, and Christine) and meet so many that I’ve been chatting with for months (Nicole, Katie, Jessica, and Cat - to name only a few of the many, many girls that were there).
- Four fabulous FitFluential ladies chaired an informative, upbeat, and fun seminar on How To Turn Your Blog Into a Business. Two of them in particular have me SO much about social media, twitter, and blogging – Kelly Olexa (CEO/Founder of FitFluential) and Carla Birnberg. Being able to meet Kelly and Carla, in person, after months and months of interaction through social media felt surreal – but they are exactly as they portray themselves on their blogs and videos.
Hearing these two inspirational ladies speak was one of the best parts of the day
- Meeting Mia Hamm and getting an autographed mini-soccer ball for my son!!
- More SWAG than I ever could have imagined. The pictures don’t do it justice!
My first official pair of cross trainers (I usually wear old running shoes) AND Birkenstocks!
Two new Camelbak Waterbottles - you can never have too many!
Some beauty products...
Can't wait to read this book!
Love this gym bag - plan on using it as an overnight bag as well!
Oakley's newest sunglasses - designed for the active, yet stylish woman
Newest model for Oakley?
It was a well-organized and fun event to participate in – I think Fitness Magazine should try to host an event like this in other parts of the country to allow active females the opportunity to come together and socialize.
A special THANK YOU to my mom for babysitting my son for the entire day!! Thanks, Mom =)
Have you ever attended a blogger event?? Did you get some good swag??
DYING over your man in the Oakleys. He is def their next model, I see it now! Billboard in Times Sq!
I got the same Birks
they’re chillin’ on my feet as I type this!
Caitlin recently posted..Fitness Magazine Meet and Tweet
Wow, that sounds like SO MUCH FUN!! I was reading all the tweets from this and SO wishing I was there!!
jobo recently posted..Friday Random Travelin’ Facts
Looks like a great event! Can I ask how you find out about it? I always seem to find out about things a little too late!
Love all the swag too, awesome!
Megan @ Run Like a Grl recently posted..Three Things Thursday
Sounds like a fantastic event! I haven’t attended a blogger event yet, but it is definitely on my must do list!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted..A race from a different perspective
Have not been to a blogger event yet, but with all the ones going on lately I am starting to get ansie… Love the bag and the glasses!
Adri @FoodieBeFit recently posted..Thursday {5/10/12} These R The Things
Wow that is a SERIOUS swag bag! I hope I get to attend an event like this soon!
Samantha recently posted..Running after Baby
So great to see you yesterday!! It was an amazing and overwhelming day but made me so grateful for this community of bloggers and the Fitfluential family. Hope to see you again soon!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..FITNESS Magazine Meet & Tweet
Looks like it was so fun.. would love to attend this someday!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
Holy swag bag!! That is unreal! I am so jealous of all the FFA’ers who got to attend this event, it sounds like it was a total blast!!
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That is just so much fun! Lucky you meeting Carla and Kelly–I would love to meet them live and in person.
I went to the FHBC in Boulder last year and had a ball. Met up with lots of my favorites there (Beth from SUAR in particular) and loved the whole event. Lots to learn at these gatherings!
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Amazing swag! Glad you had fun…I’d love to read any great social media tips you heard!
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SWEEET swag!
Glad you had a blast, Michele!!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life recently posted..Gangs of New York – my thoughts.
Best swag bag ever! Looks like a great event.
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Looks like so much fun – and that swag is awesome!! I’m sure you know by now about the event I attended this weekend, it’s so great to meet the real people you’ve been talking to online, right?!
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We haven’t attended a blogger event but we hope to soon!
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