diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 31932ad1..24e98695 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 2.0.13.dev0
  * #1194: Fix for an incorrect diff command shown when running the "generate config" action with a
    source configuration file. 
+ * Update the sample systemd timer with a shorter random delay when catching up on a missed run.
 
 2.0.12
  * #1127: Fix for the database hooks not respecting the "working_directory" option.
diff --git a/sample/systemd/borgmatic.timer b/sample/systemd/borgmatic.timer
index d51c9b2d..5ddd9212 100644
--- a/sample/systemd/borgmatic.timer
+++ b/sample/systemd/borgmatic.timer
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Description=Run borgmatic backup
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=daily
 Persistent=true
-RandomizedDelaySec=3h
+RandomizedDelaySec=10m
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=timers.target