In the 8 seconds, Nate ran 4*168 = 672 meters.

The total distance Nate ran is 672+500 = <<672+500=1172>>1172 meters.

# Answer

1172
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Nate went out to do his daily exercises. In 8 seconds, he ran a distance equal to four times the length of a football field. He rested for a while, then ran 500 more meters. If the field's length is 168 meters, how far did Nate ran?
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Nate went out to do his daily exercises. In 8 seconds, he ran a distance equal to four times the length of a football field. He rested for a while, then ran 500 more meters. If the field's length is 168 meters, how far did Nate ran?
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