diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 661b791..a8fc4c6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ docker compose up -d
 curl -sS http://localhost:8080/health
 
 # 5) Send test events to Splunk HEC
-for i in {1..200}; do
+for i in {1..5}; do
   curl -k https://localhost:8088/services/collector/event \
     -H "Authorization: Splunk dev-0123456789abcdef" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \