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So I'm Steve McVey. I'm Alan, and we're here with, uh, front runners. Wellington is a social group of people who are interested in running, uh, is open to LGBT. Um, anyone who is interested in running or fast walking, and we meet on a regular time every week to just, like, come together and have a good Yeah. So we run, um, every Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings and Sundays [00:00:30] after the run. We normally go for brunch, so it's quite a social fun thing. And, um, we sometimes train as well for different events around the country or even international events, sometimes as well. So so were you training for the art games that was going to be in Auckland? A. Yes, we were. So a number of our, um, team members at the front runner groups are training for the out games in Auckland. And now that that is not happening What? What [00:01:00] are you Are you are you taking part on the, uh, the, uh the other event? There is actually a a running event. Instead of having a timed event, it's a social run in Auckland. So I think a number of us will be going there? Yeah, we have a really kind of strong cohort of, um, competitive runners, I would say, Yeah, but, um and so but, you know, that's not too competitive. It's also quite social, but, um, so a lot of there's a There's a core group of the runners who do lots of competitions. And so, because [00:01:30] of the strong interest in the Auckland out games, there's still gonna be a fun run attached. So, yeah, I think it's a five K and a 10-K. Yeah. So why running for you guys? Oh, running is great, you know. Do you Have you heard of the runners Rush, you know, is this after you run, you are just get so excited and you are like, you know, bright. Everything is like colourful, you know? So I think it's good to go for a run. I do for exercise, for keeping myself fit and also, you know, running because it's outside. [00:02:00] It's kind of fresh air, and also it's very cheap. It's very affordable, and, um, it's and running. Running in a group is different to running alone, and it becomes something else. And so I like the social aspect of running as well. So we're in 2015, and we're coming up to the 30th anniversary of homosexual law reform in New Zealand. Tell me, um, what do you think has how is it now, in 2015. And are there things that still need to be achieved for rainbow Communities? [00:02:30] Oh, well, I think there's the changing needs of Rainbow Communities is, um means things will always need to be addressed and renegotiated, you know? And, um, there are lots of things that, uh, factors involve and that from technologies of meeting people to, um the way that we see ourselves now our history and also where we're going. So, um, lots of things need to change or, um, need to constantly be looked at. [00:03:00] Well, I am not from New Zealand. I'm from San Francisco in the US. So we just passed. Exactly. So our Supreme Court just passed the legislation for gay marriage. So, you know, we look up to New Zealand as one of the leading countries, you know, for gay rights. So, um yeah, I have no comment on your question because I don't know enough. So looking at gay marriage I mean, what does gay marriage mean to you? All wedding cakes and lots of dancing? That's the only reason [00:03:30] I'll get I'll get married and all the presents. Yeah, well, I think I think, you know, there's, you know, especially for people my age. I, you know, there's been there was Well, I don't know, You know, there there was a not a resistance, but a kind of a shutting down of the idea of marriage for a long time. And, um, since it's been on the table or discussed in the last few years, then it's not. It's it's it's it's less about marriage, [00:04:00] but about having the rights of everybody else. That's a great answer. Yeah, I have nothing to add to that. It's great having both of you here. Is there anything you want to ask each other? Well, nothing. We haven't already, but Wow, what kind of radio station is this? Ok, go ahead, ask me anything. Steve, have you had a look at the front runners website or front runner's face page? Alan. Yes, I have. It's fantastic. And I encourage [00:04:30] everyone to look at it and sign up, you know, and like our front runners Web page on Good point. And we have a calendar of events and, you know, I think it's so important, you know, if we are not competitive group, we are a social group, you know? We're here to have fun, you know, have coffee, you know, and just have a good time. Good old fashioned way of meeting other people like you.
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