In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A lot of people do not realize running takes dedication and consistency if significant progress is to be expected. In other words, if someone really wants to be a runner, he or she must carve out at least 3 days a week (4 to 6 would be much better) if one expects to run comfortably for 20 minutes or more for cardiovascular fitness, personal satisfaction, or even competition. Someone with no running or sports background cannot expect to run 10Ks or half or full marathons on just a few week's training unless he or she doesn't care how it feels the next day. If you really want to be a good runner, the best way to improve is to steadily work toward your goals, never taking more than a few days off.  If you tell yourself you’re going to run four days a week, 30 minutes a day, make a commitment to do it no matter what. Rain or shine, good mood or bad one, your mission is to get up and run. Slowly but surely, you’ll become a better runner.  It helps to have a set time for running that works with your schedule. Consider doing it before work, so you’ll have it done before your day really gets underway. Or if you want a great way to relax in the evening, schedule in running before dinner. Plan to run under any circumstances. Say it’s spring break, and you've got a week off of work. You might be tempted to leave your running shoes in the closet, but you’ll feel a lot better at the end of the week if you stick to your schedule. Take your running shoes along, even if you’re going away on vacation. You’ll never finish a run and think to yourself, “I wish I hadn't done that.” If you get upset with yourself because you aren't making as much progress as you wanted to, or you’re finding it hard to stay motivated, realize that there’s no reason to condemn yourself. Every day gives you the opportunity to make a fresh start, to get out there again and try a little harder. The more energy you put into becoming a better runner, the better you’ll get. No matter where you’re starting, whether you can run for five minutes or 10 miles (16 km), you will improve if you keep getting out there and running. It makes it less grueling if your hands are doing something. Yes, if you are a pro runner this is not the tip for you. You people already know how to keep your hands and intact, if you are a pro runner you probably don't need this article. But for the rest of you, gather around children because occupying yourself is great. Especially if you are just starting out. If the prospect of running is starting to feel dreary, and you’re finding that you’d rather do almost anything else, it’s time to mix things up. One of the best things about running as a sport is that it’s incredibly versatile. You can run anywhere, with anyone, at any time, and feel a rush of endorphins without ever needing more equipment than your running shoes. Here are some ideas to add some fun to your run:  Run in a different place. If you always run on a track, find a trail and run there instead. If you always go to the same park, choose a new neighborhood to run around. Even running the same old route backwards can help your run feel fresh. Listen to music while you run. Make a motivating mix full of songs with fast beats that you’ll be encouraged to keep up with. Do not listen so loudly you are unaware of your surroundings.  You should be able to hear cars driving or bike bells. A car horn is too late. Lose yourself in your thoughts. Many runners use the time to let their minds wander to far-off fantasies. Let your mind go to its happy place, whether it’s planning a weekend dinner party or dreaming about your next vacation. Vacation in your mind!  Or... Your mouth! You have two feet so you can chant two syllable words. Candy! Bouncy! Runner! Run with friends. Some people like to run alone, while others find it highly motivating to run with other people. Find some friends who want to meet up and run a few mornings a week, or join a club or team. You might do it for company, for distraction, or simply for some actual competition! Whether you sign up for a 5k, 10k, a 13-miler or a marathon, having a concrete goal will get you up and running in the weeks beforehand. Training for a race is exciting, since it comes with the reward of competing in a race and knowing you were able to finish. After you complete a race, sign up for another one and try to beat your previous time. Keeping track of their personal best times is a very motivating activity for many road racers. If you find you like the feeling of training and racing, there are hundreds of opportunities to do so every year.
Summary: Adjust your expectations. Set a schedule, and stick to it. Don’t be judgmental of your abilities. Occupy your hands. Make your runs more fun. The after-pampering is so important! Run to the beat of the drum! Sign up for a race.

Problem: Article: New Zealand's time zone is GMT+12. This means it runs 12 hours ahead of United Kingdom time, 17 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of Sydney. Try to avoid calling in the middle of the night.  New Zealand is on GMT+13 instead from the end of September to the beginning of April, due to Daylight Saving Time in the southern hemisphere.  If you're not certain how to calculate the time in New Zealand, look online. Also called an international access code, this signals the phone line that you're about to dial an international number. Use the exit code for the country where you are currently located, not for your country of origin.  Within India, the United Kingdom, and many other countries, the code is 00. Try this if you don't want to look up the code or cannot find one for your current location. In the United States and Canada, the code is 011. In Australia, the code is 0011. Look up another country's exit codes on this website. If multiple exit codes are listed, you will have to dial the one for your international call carrier, or company who provides your phone's calling plan. Enter 64, the country code for New Zealand. This is the same no matter where you are calling from. The area code directs your call to a specific region of New Zealand, or to a specific mobile phone carrier. If the area code you are given begins with a zero, do not enter it; this is the "trunk code" used only for calls made within New Zealand. If the phone number you have for your contact is 8 to 10 digits long (not including an initial zero), the area code is already included. Otherwise, look for your contact's location on this list of area codes, or search for their town name and area code online:  For mobile phones, you'll need to know your contact's mobile provider. You may then look up the company's mobile code by clicking this link. 3: Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Timaru, Westport 4: Wellington 6: Napier, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North 7: Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga 9: Auckland and Whangarei Dial the 7 digit phone number of the contact you're trying to call. If the phone call begins to go through before you've finished dialing, you may have made a mistake. Hang up and try again, or see the troubleshooting section. If the phone number is 8 or more digits long, it may have the area code included. Make sure not to enter the area code twice.
Summary:
Consider the time zone. Dial your country's exit code. Dial 64. Dial the area code or mobile code for the person you intend to dial, skipping the initial zero. Dial the 7-digit phone number.