Not only is May Fitbloggin’ month (YEAH!) but did you know it’s also National Runners Month? In fact, our official “Recovery” sponsor, The Cherry Marketing Institute, will be co-hosting a Twitter party with Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD on Monday, May 16 at 8:30 p.m. EST to talk about how diet plays a key role in managing post-exercise muscle pain and soreness – especially eating anti-inflammatory foods, like tart cherries. Studies show that cherries contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins – responsible for cherries bright RED color — that may help the body recover more effectively after a tough workout. Join the Twitter party and learn more helpful tips and where to find great-tasting recipes to fuel the body for performance. Best of all, you’ll have a chance to win awesome prizes.

Be sure to follow @ScritchfieldRD and @ChooseCherries with #MeFirst and #RedRecovery on Monday, May 16 at 8:30 p.m. EST to participate! I’ll be there, too!

And, stop by the Cherries booth at the Fitbloggin’ expo for a Red Recovery Break to sample tart cherries and learn more about the fruit’s unique recovery benefits.

Welcome back Anchor Bay Entertainment! This leading distributor of best selling fitness DVDs will be on hand to tell you what’s coming in the months ahead from 10 Minute Solution, Element, Dance off the Inches and more. Stop by their booth for a free DVD!

Everyone at FitBloggin’11 will get to try a LÄRABAR!

At LÄRABAR, we believe that the foundation of a sound mind, body and spirit is derived from what you eat.

And what you eat is healthiest and most satisfying when it’s in a whole, natural state.

I’m so excited to present our next FitBloggin’11 Sponsor!

The JumpSport® Fitness Trampoline is like no other workout on the market. With our proprietary elastic cord suspension, low-impact surface—The Jump Sport® Fitness Trampoline offers a buoyancy that puts all other rebounders and personal trampolines to shame. It simply “feels” different from the very first workout. Read the rest of Welcome JumpSport® Fitness Trampoline!»»

The “Design 101″ session in the Newbie track will be presented by web designer Jennette Fulda from Make My Blog Pretty. Jennette would like to know what FitBloggin’ attendees would most like to learn during her session. Possible points of interest might include: Read the rest of Help design the “Design 101: Simple tips to Build a Better Blog” session»»

FitBloggin’ is proud to announce our latest sponsor, Coach’s Oats!

Everyone attending the conference will be recieving a sample of this amazing oatmeal in their gift bags. Unfamiliar with Coach’s? Here are a few facts… Read the rest of Welcome Coach’s Oats»»

I’m very excited to announce Sears, America’s leading fitness retailer, as the latest FitBloggin’11 sponsor! Read the rest of Welcome Sears!»»

Fit Bloggin attendees will be among the first to experience Exhilarate, Zumba Fitness’ new cutting-edge DVD Collection, which stays true to its name by incorporating fast-paced and exhilarating workouts set to contagious international rhythms. Read the rest of FitBloggin’ Welcomes Zumba Fitness!»»

FitBloggin’ is excited to announce out latest sponsor, Eggland’s Best!

Read the rest of Welcome Eggland’s Best!»»

At Golden Sun Marketing (GSM) it’s all about fresh produce. From potatoes, tomatoes and apples to mushrooms, oranges, leafy greens and more, the staff of Golden Sun sees and tastes it all. As an agency specializing in fresh produce, GSM provides strategy and marketing services to all aspects of the fresh produce industry, from the companies that produce the seed, to the farmers that grow the fresh fruits and vegetables to the retailers that make the product available for sale. Read the rest of Welcome Golden Sun Marketing!»»

One of our amazing sponsors–The Cherry Marketing Institute–has an exciting opportunity for all you healthy food fanatics!

February is National Cherry Month, and the Cherry Marketing Institute is calling all culinary enthusiasts– professionals, students and novices alike – to celebrate the versatility, taste and year-round availability of this powerful Super Fruit by sharing an original tart cherry recipe. Read the rest of Cherry Recipe Contest!»»

I’m so excited to announce New Balance as the official FitBloggin’11 5k/1 mile sponsor! Along with the run/walk, New Balance will be hosting a 50 minute wellness session Friday morning of the conference (more info coming soon.)

This year to help inspire even more first time runners Read the rest of Welcome New Balance!»»

Did you know that cherries may have POWERFUL pain relief benefits for runners and other athletes?

Neither did I! That’s why I’m so excited to welcome the Cherry Marketing Institute as an official FitBloggin’11 sponsor!

They’ll be providing recovery shakes after the FitBloggin’11 5k run/1 mile walk and will be available in the expo area to answer all your cherry related questions!

In the mean time, click here to check out their site for more information on this amazing Super Fruit!

Popchips’ mission is to put the fun back in snacking and that’s just what they’ll be doing at FitBloggin’11! We are very excited to include them on our list of sponsors.

For my fellow Popchip fans out there…. I’m curious… what’s your favorite flavor?

Me? I’m partial to Barbeque especially when I have some salsa or back bean dip.