Alana's Journey

[Alana Ashleigh]

I've been through a whirlwind of emotions the past few days. I felt dysphoric, and then left work last night in the silliest, goofiest mood I've ever experienced. I took a personal day today. I went for a nice walk out in the woods... I'm running a 5k tomorrow, too. It's nice to feel good after feeling down for a few days. 🤩✨

[Alana Ashleigh]

I ran my 5k this morning. I ran it just a few ticks over 37 minutes. It definitely was one of my slower runs, my pace and cadence was perfect. It's ironic that I ran my fastest 5k's when I vaped.

[Maid Marion]

I ran my 5k this morning. I ran it just a few ticks over 37 minutes. It definitely was one of my slower runs, my pace and cadence was perfect. It's ironic that I ran my fastest 5k's when I vaped.

I think that is to be expected from HRT starting nine months ago.

I swing a golf club like a woman.  I use my lower body and take advantage of my flexibility to take long backswings!  Senior guys who golf often have to deal with a limited range of motion and surgeries to correct worn out joints and back issues.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I think that is to be expected from HRT starting nine months ago.

I swing a golf club like a woman.  I use my lower body and take advantage of my flexibility to take long backswings!  Senior guys who golf often have to deal with a limited range of motion and surgeries to correct worn out joints and back issues.

Marion, that's something I find myself thinking about now. The average 5k time for a woman my age is 37 minutes, 21 seconds. So that tracks with my running time. I'm going to checkout the differences in golf swings between men and women. The biomechanics seem very interesting.

[ChrissyRyan]

It is nice to go out for a run.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Honestly run times can vary hugely depending on many things. Last monday i was literally behind everyone as was hit with major depression that day. Probably 38-40 min 5k at best. On a good day i can now hit 30 min. But so many variables come into it. You're doing great for sure!

[Alana Ashleigh]

Honestly run times can vary hugely depending on many things. Last monday i was literally behind everyone as was hit with major depression that day. Probably 38-40 min 5k at best. On a good day i can now hit 30 min. But so many variables come into it. You're doing great for sure!

My official time was posted late last night. I ran it in a few ticks under 37 minutes. The stars aligned perfectly for that 5k. My cadence was absolutely perfect, and I paced myself well.

[davina61]

Takes me 37mins to walk to the shop and back, 1/4 mile at most!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I've officially reached the point that I can no longer go braless. I look frumpy not wearing one, and it's just plain uncomfortable not wearing a bra now.

[ChrissyRyan]

I've officially reached the point that I can no longer go braless. I look frumpy not wearing one, and it's just plain uncomfortable not wearing a bra now.

Enjoy your development!  Bras can be delightful to need to wear but I often take them off at home, unless I am expecting guests.  They can get sweaty on hot days too.  I do not feel breast discomfort by not wearing them at home. 

I would however be cognitively uncomfortable not wearing them away from home.


Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

Well, I hit a big milestone today. I've outgrown the bras I bought early in my transition. 🥳

This girl is going bra shopping soon.

[ChrissyRyan]

Well, I hit a big milestone today. I've outgrown the bras I bought early in my transition. 🥳

This girl is going bra shopping soon.

Wow.  Cool.   Have fun shopping.   

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'd have to say that this weekend has been an absolutely enjoyable. Everything I wanted to accomplish was accomplished. I went to a walk in the woods, got Starbucks, went mountain biking, and went for a post ride adult drink. Back to lifting weights and work tomorrow. 😎

[ChrissyRyan]

Alana,


Have a good week ahead!


Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

Alana,


Have a good week ahead!


Chrissy

Thank you, Chrissy! I hope you do to.

[Alana Ashleigh]

After all the ups and downs I was dealing with for the last few weeks, it's nice to be having a quiet week. I have to come in to work early on Friday morning, but I'll get out early, and get a headstart on this 3 day weekend.