Run the engine

Hello guys, December 2011 I was at the ADAC and had fun there with a Subaru WRX STI. The trainer told us that we should run the vehicle during the short breaks of 6-10min, otherwise we would kill the turbocharger. Is that right? I ask the reason because I drove my car today a few km full speed. From the highway it went straight down to the city center. I then let the engine of my car run a few minutes so that he (and the turbo) cool down. There came a lady daggered and my license plate written down, because I spoiled the environment.