diff --git a/etc/spectre.conf.original b/etc/spectre.conf.original
index 84788b754..75abd0b4d 100644
--- a/etc/spectre.conf.original
+++ b/etc/spectre.conf.original
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 # can help avoid creating a denial of service attack on overworked
 # or underpowered servers. 
 
-"timeBetweenRunningWorkflows" : 2,
+"timeBetweenRunningWorkflows" : 1,
 
 # How long should Spectre delay processing a workflow instance when
 # it gets suspended. It can get suspended if it's waiting for