diff --git a/rebench.conf b/rebench.conf
index c5824a35..d08de471 100644
--- a/rebench.conf
+++ b/rebench.conf
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ quick_runs:
 are_we_fast_yet:
     ## this is ignored by rebench
     iteration_numbers:
-        fast_vm:      &FAST_VM      10 # 3000
-        slow_vm:      &SLOW_VM      10 # 250
-        very_slow_vm: &VERY_SLOW_VM 10 # 100
+        fast_vm:      &FAST_VM      3000
+        slow_vm:      &SLOW_VM      250
+        very_slow_vm: &VERY_SLOW_VM 100
 
 # definition of benchmark suites
 benchmark_suites: