Series 13 Interview Task - alternative solution

I'm sure others have thought of this, but I just rewatched it now.

The task says "the contestant who says 'thank you for the stroll' closest to 589 steps wins".

So just keep saying 'thank you for the stroll' before everything you say.

https://preview.redd.it/aym6oyc31fee1.png?width=916&format=png&auto=webp&s=82eed9939563a849d95e976a0bff7ed485694631

Genius! I would be so good on Taskmaster if I had several years for each question!