Let me start out by saying Fitbloggin has the most awesome swag EVER. Yesterday morning we did a 5k run in new shoes from New Balance, who also gave us running shorts. New Balance pretty much rocked this conference.
Love my shoes!
They were super comfy, and well cushioned for a stability shoe, but they are comparable to a shoe a level below my Asics, and did not have quite enough support for me to wear them running. I’d totally wear them to the gym for a strength training work + elliptical though!
Afterwards, Quaker served us breakfast.
TONS of toppings!
Pecans, craisins, brown sugar and honey!
The first session I attended was Blogs, Accessibility and SEO: Dispelling the Myths with Scott Stawartz
It was really useful and informative, especially since I know nothing about SEO.
Savvy Julie was there!
I loved meeting her, she is so sweet and genuine!
We had a quick break afterward, followed by the second session, of which I picked WordPress: From .com to .org with Jim Doran.
Jim was a great speaker and I really enjoyed learning the ins and outs of WordPress and what you can do with it.
Lunch was next on the agenda, and I was totally impressed with the selection!
I had a chicken panini with steamed veggies on the side and a spinach salad that was divine!
For dessert there was a selection of fresh fruit + jello.
I had both. 😉
The weather was fabulous, and a few of us were dying to get out, so we took a quick walk around the harbor.
Baltimore is so pretty right now. Love all the water. And sunshine.
After the walk we met back in the lunch room for some announcements.
I thought this was cute.
I chose to go to Beyond the Blog: Getting Published, which was amaze.
I loved hearing everyone’s ‘getting published’ stories, as well as advice from agent Linda Konner.
Between sessions I grabbed an orange + coffee to snack on.
I kept my seat from the last session and stayed for Making Money on Your Blog: Could You, Should You, Would You?
The panel of speakers were really interesting, but I don’t believe I will be making a living from blogging any time soon. The tips were really useful, and it was interesting hearing from people who did make a living from blogging.
That rounded out sessions for the day, and everyone headed to the main room for the keynote speaker followed by a reception by Jell-O.
I grabbed some free sushi and a cute Jell-O cup.
I never eat Jell-O, but I had it twice yesterday because it was served so freaking adorably.
Love it.
All in all, Fitbloggin had it goin’ on. Great food, great people, great speakers…Can’t wait for next year!
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PS: All my notes from the sessions I attended have been posted to my twitter. I know several of you guys that could not attend wanted them. If you can’t find them, just e-mail or tweet me and I will send you the link!
You are amazing with your notes posted to twitter! Thank you! xoxo
Thanks for all the notes! The conference sounded amazing and I am so sad I didn’t go!
This is a great write up! It was really nice meeting you – thanks for listening (and asking questions).
Both the food and the seminars sound awesome! What a fun weekend!
Thanks for the recap–I’ll be looking for your notes. I wish I could have gone since it’s pretty much in my backyard…..but not since I’m at school. Sweet shoes but I agree–Asics ❤
looks like so much fun! I am so glad you had a good time Whit!
Sounds really informative and fun! Wish I could have gone but hopefully next year!
Looks like an awesome time!! Thanks for the notes 🙂
Hey, Whit!
Just started reading your blog, and you’re such an inspiration with what you’ve accomplished! This conference looks like so much fun, I’m glad you had a good time! 🙂
It looks as though you had a blast at Fitbloggin as well.
It was great to meet you Whit – it just stinks we didn’t get to chat more!!
It looks like all of you ladies had such a wonderful time! Hopefully I can make the trip next year.
I would LOVE to read your notes from the conference!! I am glad you had such a great time girl! I wish I could have gone 😦 Miss you! Girl time soon? xoxo
So happy about those Cliff Notes FYI 😉 Safe travels home girlie and already lookin’ forward to next year!!
loved meeting you this weekend whit! you are too cute.
Great recap! It was sooooo good to see you! I hope we meet up again at the Healthy Living Summit! I heart you!
Great recap! I miss you already!
Looks like a lot of fun!
I bet y´all had a BLAST at FitBlogging… I´m so jealous!
Hahahaha 🙂
Amazing pics, as always.
Have a great week. Whit!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
1) Agreed-new balance rocked it, but I’m an asics girl
2)Savvy Julie is sweet and guinine, and Abby normally is a grump who can’t look at the camera,
3) You’re my new favorite person
4) SEE YOU MAY 2ND! (please?)
Hey Whit…I know we said hi briefly but wanted to let you know it was great meeting you at FitBloggin! 🙂 And loved your recap…I’m thinking about next year’s event too!
You take great notes Whit! It was a pleasure finally meeting you at Fitbloggin. You are such a sweet and beautiful person, I hope we get to meet up again in the future 🙂
i’m coming next year. but ONLY if you’re there. and if it’s in a city with sexsi men to creep on 😉
jello. SO ridiculously underrated
Thanks for the great recap! FitBloggin looks like it was a blast, I’m totally loving reading everyone’s stories. I hope I can attend next year!
Hey girly, SO glad I got to meet you this weekend! You’re so sweet and have the cutest style =) Let’s keep in touch, K?
xoxo G
these recaps are killing me! looked like such a blast!
JUST when I thought we couldn’t get any more similar, you go and post your love for Asics. They are the only shoe that has ever delivered for me! It was AMAZING, fantastic and truly a delight to meet you. I love your accent, your hair, your likeness to Carrie Underwood, your accent, Mama D, your face and your company in the cab!! True or false: we rocked out in that backseat?
May 2 – I am SERIOUS! Start researching girlfran!!! xoxo
JUST when I thought we couldn’t get any more similar, you go and post your love for Asics. They are the only shoe that has ever delivered for me! It was AMAZING, fantastic and truly a delight to meet you. I love your accent, your hair, your likeness to Carrie Underwood, your accent, Mama D, your face and your company in the cab!! True or false: we rocked out in that backseat?
May 2 – I am SERIOUS! Start researching girlfran!!! xoxoxo
I’m loving everyones conference recaps. Can’t wait to see some of the reviews of the Gruve device and see how people applied the SEO and other talks to their blogs.
Seems like us men were a little under represented though, gonna have to change that up next year 😉
Thanks for the great recap writeup!
oh my gosh!! so funnn! i am soo jelous!
Great recap of the conferance. I can’t wait to see what else you learned with all the notes you took.
I loved meeting you, too… you are such a sweetheart! Not to mention, an awesome note- taker.
sweet shoes. And the food does looks great, pretty great for a conference.
love the pics! you gals are so beautiful! I wish I could have been there !!
Sounds like an amazing time! Can you email me the link to your notes? I’m not on twitter but would love to read about the event. Wish it could be in the pacific northwest!
Yes, you can find them here.