TheBrick(Tommy) redrum Hippy was referring to dogs when he was taking the pissout of mileage not you. He likes to take the piss out of dogsballs.
Phills are nice hubs but I have found that cheap hubs still last well if looked after. About 18 months - 2 years at 100 - 150 miles a week (+ the odd w/e ride) on mine.
ah i see. then yay hippy!!!