The HR spikes might be cadence lock. Where the watch can’t get a good HR signal and ends up picking up your cadence. This can sometimes be if the watch isn’t nice and flat against the skin and is a bit loose and moving around.
Brilliant, Daniel. You and Phily are such an inspiration. I've raced bikes for the last 30 yrs, but have moved to a city where riding a bike is a deathwish. I had both legs broken by a drunk-driver 25 years ago, so I never thought i could run. You and Phily have inspired me to take up running, and it's working so far. Thank you so much for your storytelling--you're so great at it. Lots of love from Sydney. Hxx
Hey, I've followed Phily's channel for a while, and just wanted to drop a comment re the chronic migraines- I've suffered from the same myself over the years (of the vestibular variety, so I tend to get spells of vertigo and dizziness, as opposed to head pain), but have never come across another male around my age with the same, let alone one who also runs! Totally understand the challenges of juggling this alongside running, but equally the benefits running can bring- all about finding that balance. I'm thankfully on a pretty effective treatment these days, and hope you can get the same with the new preventative meds!
Training for a half marathon as well - my second which is in Prague in April so we're in similar training blocks! I run about 4 times a week with one long run, one speed session, one easy run, and one paced run! I run in San Francisco so it almost always includes hill training no matter what run I do :) Love seeing these videos keep it up!
You are doing very well with your running and training! I can see the Joy in your face when you talk about how far you've come... You have every right to be proud of yourself!! Keep up the good work 💪👍 😊
I used to get those hr spikes too. I've done two things to fix that: 1 move my watch up a bit more because the meatier part of my arm gives a better reading than the bonier part of my wrist. 2 my arms are pretty hairy and so I trim the hair on my arm right where my watch sensor sits. It's been going well for weeks now.
Did my first 2 half marathons in September & October last year and now training for my 3rd at end of April. I run 3 times per week. Mistake I made in my first half was not fueling enough in the race (I had 1 gel at around 8 miles and died at the 11 mile mark). Second race 7 weeks later and I had a gel at the start and then another at 5 miles and a second at 10 miles. Worked a treat. I'm about your height, build, and speed so hope that helps as a barometer. Good luck for the rest of your training.
That "squeee" moment at 10:45 where you pan over to two world-class athletes running on the next two treadmills and a world-class coach in the background... Same coach as you (aren't we lucky?), a half the week after you out in Lisbon. Training very similar, quelle suprise! Slightly different volumes/paces but I agree on the tempo sessions being good, had 20/15 on Tuesday that felt great. Just "finishing up at work" **cough** before heading down to the gym for the Friday session, 8 x 3min @ 7:00-7:10/mile pace...with varying gradients (Bart's workout), much less pleasant! It'll be good to get done though before ordering a curry! Longest run of the block on Sunday - 21.5km in a touch under 2 hours - ongoing gel practise! there's something deeply satisfying about knowing you can run far and not be dead!
Great work on your long run! Things really start to change when you begin fuelling during long runs…less stress about hitting the wall. I’m training for my first marathon after about 10 months back into running, it feels great to go for distances I’ve never attempted before. Cheers!❤
I'm 58 I'm coming back from injury and your current long run pace is similar to mine..got my money on you running 1:55 or quicker come race day...your Vids of your running journey are really appealing to the average runner .good luck to you👍
I run twice a week, and cross-train for the aerobic adaptation. Last year I was training for a half and my legs couldn't adapt to the increase in frequency quick enough, so I was battling constant niggles (luckily it was a trail half so my hiking experience kept me in the game, as there were so many awful hills everyone had to hike them!) After the race I pulled it right back to focus on proper adaptation. My HR spikes when I run (not a wonky watch sadly!) so for me, cross-training is essential for aerobic gains and I need to strength train so my legs don't fall apart. I'll increase to 3 runs per week when it gets cooler (it's summer where I live (Australia) so the heat is DISGUSTANG!) You're doing amazingly!
Well done Daniel, it must be hard to keep motivated when you see Phily running so much faster, but you should only compare yourself to your previous self and every run (good or bad) is building adaptations in your body over time. I never imagined I could run a 10k a few years ago and have now finished marathons and ultra-marathons.
Retford half in March. Roughly 75km of running and 100 miles of cycling a week. Longest run 30km with intervals slow run inbetween 10 km at HM effort. Something like that. Good luck with yours.
Please make WAFFLER merch!!! 🧇🧇 Also - currently on Phily’s Advanced 10k plan, 4 weeks in and loving it after mainly doing marathontype training in the past 2 years. Perfect way to build back speed and mileage after a non-running knee&ankle injury ❤
So fun to see your training interest with your week! Way to smash it! I’m currently at the “can only run about 10 mins” marker so it’s cool to see how far you’ve progressed in a relatively short time.
Im training for 5 k PR in the spring and have a record attempt on the track tomorrow. My PR is 28:12 and I am hoping for 27:20. In the sommer I am training for 10 k, and the target is to get under 60 minute and in September I am going for my first half marathon maybee I will race it maybee the target will just be to finish we will see how it goes. 🙂
Well done Daniel on your longest run!! It was cool to see you wearing Phily's GB gloves at one point! I'm currently training to go sub-3 in the marathon for the first time at Brighton, with my weekly mileage peaking at 81 last week. But I love watching your channel as it reminds me of when I started running in 2019, I remember that training for my first half marathon so well!
Amazing progress there mate, I’m training for a sub 20 5k at Podium running festival then my local 10k on back to back weeks. Send that glass half full this way, ima die.
Love hearing how far you've come in just a year! 10 miles is a massive achievement for someone so new to running. For me that kind of long distance unlocked being able to go on scenic runs far from my house (back when I didn't have a car) which is one of my fave things about running now I'm currently training for my first marathon (Brighton in April). Can't wait to see how you do in your Half!
About the heart rate spike, mine hit 170 + and stayed there for about 4 minutes in the middle of an easy run. Then jus as inexplicably as it shot up it went back down to 135 (normal). I really think the problem was not my actual heart rate, but the device malfunctioning due to interference or some other external reason. Just something to consider.
Nice work on the long run! I agree with what others have said about watch HR being wonky. I had the same thing happen to me and got the Coros armband for xmas. HR data is WAY more reliable now. Nice work on the long run! Love watching your progress because it's very relatable. I ran my first half marathon last summer. I'm running another next weekend!!! Shooting for sub 2hr on this one. Very excited that I'm finally to the taper portion of this block!
Thanks for the great video!! Have fun at your 1st half marathon:) I appreciate how you included which heart rate you are aiming to train in, for me that is really helpful!
Loving yours and Phily’s video’s! Im currently not training for anything specific, want to do my second half somewhere this year but havent planned it yet. Running 3x a week plus 1 day crosstraining on elliptical. Running around 25km a week.
If your cadence is about 170, it might be that your watch "locks onto" your footsteps instead of your heart rate. It used to happen to me regularly, so I started to use a chest strap more often to get more accurate heart rate data.
I saw Phily's post in Cheltenham, but I had no idea base camp away from Manny is in Malvern. I literally live a stones through from your aunt's it seems! Shout next time if you want to go for a social run
Good work Daniel, What´s your goal for the HM? I guess you have a pacer?? I´m doing a HM in July, currently in base training mostly easy and long runs some strides, running 4 times a week getting up to 30mi maybe going for 5x a week in the specific part. Are HM marathon plans coming from Philly?
I’m training 5-6 days a week for a half marathon in 4 weeks. That will be my first half marathon since 1991. Started jogging again last year & have used Parkruns as my speed work.
Heads up on the heart rate issue. In the cold wrist based watches work really poorly on me. It’s a relatively common issue. I ended up getting an arm band based one which fixed it for me.
There's a lot of forgetfulness going on in this video - track keys, anti-chafe, gels... 😂 I'm meant to be training for my first half-marathon in April, but it has all gone pear-shaped due to a knee injury. Unlikely I'll be able to achieve it in the timeframe now. 😔 I'd give ANYTHING to be able to do enough running to have the DOMS! All the best with your training, Daniel. 👍
Im training for my very first ultra so im running 5 days a week at the moment but some of those are doubles. Trying to make sure i keep up with s&c too as im officially old now and cant get away with it! Interested how you find the gels once you start trying those....just bear in mind that what works for Phily might not work for you. My partner loves watery fruity gels and my belly only tolerates maurten (so far)
I've got my first half in May, I only get time for a long run at the weekend and two, sometimes three, 30 min runs in the week. I'm in panic mode at the moment. Aiming for a 2 hour time.
For your first half try not to worry about the time, whatever you do will be a PB and a target for you to beat on your next half. Just try and make sure you keep a comfortable pace and then you can push it in the last mile or two if you have anything left in the tank.
You’ll be brilliant Mate! 🤙🏼👊🏼💪🏻✌🏽 Currently I’m training for 2 -5 milers, 5k and later this year my first 1/2 marathon. Doing some rehab at the moment for a minor glute injury so a little set back but that’s how it goes sometimes…right? Grind on Baby!!!🎉
Hey Danny boi, I've got my first half mara this Sunday. We'll into the taper now, training went well. At what point in the race would you guys suggest taking my first gel?
Hey Daniel is there any reason why you and Phily train in miles rather than kms? I follow a couple of other British runners who do kms. Is it just a preference for you guys or a cultural thing in the UK?
Yes, just finished film a taper vlog! So if time permits there will be a video this week! And then I run in Sunday 😬 Just been a crazy month, with very little time to film my own content 😭
Great progress , I can't wait to see the results, Currently training for the London marathon ( 5 sessions a week) , I am 55 so some additional variables that have to be taken into account due to my age .. but as you know its all about consistancy (it is amazing what our bodies can do when pushed) .
Great work, John. I've recently started running (I raced bikes, and now live in a city where you require a deathwish to cycle), so reading your post about running a marathon is inspiring (I'm 48, but broke both legs 28 years ago). I never thought I could run, but now I'm doing it, I'm in love with the sport. Best of luck with the London marathon. I'm sure you'll crush it. Thanks for the inspiration. Peace, H.
The HR spikes might be cadence lock. Where the watch can’t get a good HR signal and ends up picking up your cadence. This can sometimes be if the watch isn’t nice and flat against the skin and is a bit loose and moving around.
Brilliant, Daniel. You and Phily are such an inspiration. I've raced bikes for the last 30 yrs, but have moved to a city where riding a bike is a deathwish. I had both legs broken by a drunk-driver 25 years ago, so I never thought i could run. You and Phily have inspired me to take up running, and it's working so far. Thank you so much for your storytelling--you're so great at it. Lots of love from Sydney. Hxx
Wow! what a story, thank you! Keep me updated on how it goes, love the grind!
@@DanielMoves will do, captain! 🌈🦄🦄
Daniel, I toast my half full glass to you.
Thank you, I toast my glass half empty right back!
Hey, I've followed Phily's channel for a while, and just wanted to drop a comment re the chronic migraines- I've suffered from the same myself over the years (of the vestibular variety, so I tend to get spells of vertigo and dizziness, as opposed to head pain), but have never come across another male around my age with the same, let alone one who also runs! Totally understand the challenges of juggling this alongside running, but equally the benefits running can bring- all about finding that balance. I'm thankfully on a pretty effective treatment these days, and hope you can get the same with the new preventative meds!
Training for a half marathon as well - my second which is in Prague in April so we're in similar training blocks! I run about 4 times a week with one long run, one speed session, one easy run, and one paced run! I run in San Francisco so it almost always includes hill training no matter what run I do :) Love seeing these videos keep it up!
I'm running twice a week and am training for my second 10 mile race. I'm increasing the distance of my long run each week.
You are doing very well with your running and training! I can see the Joy in your face when you talk about how far you've come... You have every right to be proud of yourself!! Keep up the good work 💪👍 😊
I used to get those hr spikes too. I've done two things to fix that: 1 move my watch up a bit more because the meatier part of my arm gives a better reading than the bonier part of my wrist. 2 my arms are pretty hairy and so I trim the hair on my arm right where my watch sensor sits. It's been going well for weeks now.
If you guys suddenly decide to buy a cafe it should be called WAFFLE & GRIND
Loved the vid! Great running 😁
Haha, I love this!
Double digits! First 10-miler is huge! Congratulations!
I'm training for the York 1k in April - just adopted a new training plan with 6 runs per week & only 1 rest day. So we'll see how that goes!
Did my first 2 half marathons in September & October last year and now training for my 3rd at end of April. I run 3 times per week. Mistake I made in my first half was not fueling enough in the race (I had 1 gel at around 8 miles and died at the 11 mile mark). Second race 7 weeks later and I had a gel at the start and then another at 5 miles and a second at 10 miles. Worked a treat. I'm about your height, build, and speed so hope that helps as a barometer. Good luck for the rest of your training.
That "squeee" moment at 10:45 where you pan over to two world-class athletes running on the next two treadmills and a world-class coach in the background...
Same coach as you (aren't we lucky?), a half the week after you out in Lisbon. Training very similar, quelle suprise!
Slightly different volumes/paces but I agree on the tempo sessions being good, had 20/15 on Tuesday that felt great. Just "finishing up at work" **cough** before heading down to the gym for the Friday session, 8 x 3min @ 7:00-7:10/mile pace...with varying gradients (Bart's workout), much less pleasant! It'll be good to get done though before ordering a curry!
Longest run of the block on Sunday - 21.5km in a touch under 2 hours - ongoing gel practise! there's something deeply satisfying about knowing you can run far and not be dead!
Great work on your long run! Things really start to change when you begin fuelling during long runs…less stress about hitting the wall. I’m training for my first marathon after about 10 months back into running, it feels great to go for distances I’ve never attempted before. Cheers!❤
I'm 58 I'm coming back from injury and your current long run pace is similar to mine..got my money on you running 1:55 or quicker come race day...your Vids of your running journey are really appealing to the average runner .good luck to you👍
Thanks you! I have yet to talk times yet but sub 2 does sound nice!
I run twice a week, and cross-train for the aerobic adaptation. Last year I was training for a half and my legs couldn't adapt to the increase in frequency quick enough, so I was battling constant niggles (luckily it was a trail half so my hiking experience kept me in the game, as there were so many awful hills everyone had to hike them!) After the race I pulled it right back to focus on proper adaptation. My HR spikes when I run (not a wonky watch sadly!) so for me, cross-training is essential for aerobic gains and I need to strength train so my legs don't fall apart. I'll increase to 3 runs per week when it gets cooler (it's summer where I live (Australia) so the heat is DISGUSTANG!) You're doing amazingly!
Well done Daniel, it must be hard to keep motivated when you see Phily running so much faster, but you should only compare yourself to your previous self and every run (good or bad) is building adaptations in your body over time.
I never imagined I could run a 10k a few years ago and have now finished marathons and ultra-marathons.
Retford half in March. Roughly 75km of running and 100 miles of cycling a week. Longest run 30km with intervals slow run inbetween 10 km at HM effort. Something like that. Good luck with yours.
Please make WAFFLER merch!!! 🧇🧇
Also - currently on Phily’s Advanced 10k plan, 4 weeks in and loving it after mainly doing marathontype training in the past 2 years. Perfect way to build back speed and mileage after a non-running knee&ankle injury ❤
So fun to see your training interest with your week! Way to smash it! I’m currently at the “can only run about 10 mins” marker so it’s cool to see how far you’ve progressed in a relatively short time.
I’m training for the NYC half in March. Trying to take 15 minutes off my time last year 🤘
What a journey! Not long ago it was just a joke on Phily’s channel. And here you are! About to do the thing!
Fantastic long run! 10 miles is a great achievement. I haven't cracked 6 miles yet, but it's my next target =D LOVE THE GRIND & THE WAFFLE!
Im training for 5 k PR in the spring and have a record attempt on the track tomorrow. My PR is 28:12 and I am hoping for 27:20. In the sommer I am training for 10 k, and the target is to get under 60 minute and in September I am going for my first half marathon maybee I will race it maybee the target will just be to finish we will see how it goes. 🙂
Wow! Good luck with it all
Well done Daniel on your longest run!! It was cool to see you wearing Phily's GB gloves at one point!
I'm currently training to go sub-3 in the marathon for the first time at Brighton, with my weekly mileage peaking at 81 last week. But I love watching your channel as it reminds me of when I started running in 2019, I remember that training for my first half marathon so well!
Amazing progress there mate, I’m training for a sub 20 5k at Podium running festival then my local 10k on back to back weeks. Send that glass half full this way, ima die.
Love hearing how far you've come in just a year! 10 miles is a massive achievement for someone so new to running.
For me that kind of long distance unlocked being able to go on scenic runs far from my house (back when I didn't have a car) which is one of my fave things about running now
I'm currently training for my first marathon (Brighton in April). Can't wait to see how you do in your Half!
I'm training for my first half marathon as well in about 2 weeks 🤞🏽
About the heart rate spike, mine hit 170 + and stayed there for about 4 minutes in the middle of an easy run. Then jus as inexplicably as it shot up it went back down to 135 (normal). I really think the problem was not my actual heart rate, but the device malfunctioning due to interference or some other external reason. Just something to consider.
Nice work on the long run! I agree with what others have said about watch HR being wonky. I had the same thing happen to me and got the Coros armband for xmas. HR data is WAY more reliable now. Nice work on the long run! Love watching your progress because it's very relatable. I ran my first half marathon last summer. I'm running another next weekend!!! Shooting for sub 2hr on this one. Very excited that I'm finally to the taper portion of this block!
I am running 6 days a week training for 10ks. Tempo run is also my favorite day !
Great pace on your first ever 10 mile run, well done 👍
Thanks for the great video!! Have fun at your 1st half marathon:)
I appreciate how you included which heart rate you are aiming to train in, for me that is really helpful!
Loving the updates, per usual. Any chance that you graph your data and can share how your performance has improved since you started training?
Great progress! I've really enjoyed watching your progress. It's nice to see the training of a non-elite runner. Keep smashing it! ☺
Way to go Daniel! Awesome job. Keep smashing it!
Loving yours and Phily’s video’s! Im currently not training for anything specific, want to do my second half somewhere this year but havent planned it yet. Running 3x a week plus 1 day crosstraining on elliptical. Running around 25km a week.
If your cadence is about 170, it might be that your watch "locks onto" your footsteps instead of your heart rate. It used to happen to me regularly, so I started to use a chest strap more often to get more accurate heart rate data.
I saw Phily's post in Cheltenham, but I had no idea base camp away from Manny is in Malvern. I literally live a stones through from your aunt's it seems!
Shout next time if you want to go for a social run
Manchester marathon. 3 x runs and 2 x bike sessions with S&C and yoga. The long runs scare me!
Love Phily's hair !!! Just had mine cut similar a few months ago!!
Good work Daniel, What´s your goal for the HM? I guess you have a pacer?? I´m doing a HM in July, currently in base training mostly easy and long runs some strides, running 4 times a week getting up to 30mi maybe going for 5x a week in the specific part. Are HM marathon plans coming from Philly?
I’m training 5-6 days a week for a half marathon in 4 weeks. That will be my first half marathon since 1991. Started jogging again last year & have used Parkruns as my speed work.
Good luck, I hope you smash it!
Keep it up! CONSISTENCY!
Heads up on the heart rate issue. In the cold wrist based watches work really poorly on me. It’s a relatively common issue. I ended up getting an arm band based one which fixed it for me.
Yes I'm trying to get hold of one of those nice Coros ones!
There's a lot of forgetfulness going on in this video - track keys, anti-chafe, gels... 😂
I'm meant to be training for my first half-marathon in April, but it has all gone pear-shaped due to a knee injury. Unlikely I'll be able to achieve it in the timeframe now. 😔 I'd give ANYTHING to be able to do enough running to have the DOMS!
All the best with your training, Daniel. 👍
Im training for my very first ultra so im running 5 days a week at the moment but some of those are doubles. Trying to make sure i keep up with s&c too as im officially old now and cant get away with it! Interested how you find the gels once you start trying those....just bear in mind that what works for Phily might not work for you. My partner loves watery fruity gels and my belly only tolerates maurten (so far)
Well good luck for the Ultra! I will definitly not be take the 40g carb jels but the OTE gummy stick things are lovey 😊
Waffling about being a waffler. Perfect! ❤😂😊
Your doing great Dan
I've got my first half in May, I only get time for a long run at the weekend and two, sometimes three, 30 min runs in the week. I'm in panic mode at the moment. Aiming for a 2 hour time.
Good luck! I do feel very privileged to be able to train when I like (excusing the chaos that is our lives) but good on you for sticking it out!
For your first half try not to worry about the time, whatever you do will be a PB and a target for you to beat on your next half. Just try and make sure you keep a comfortable pace and then you can push it in the last mile or two if you have anything left in the tank.
You’ll be brilliant Mate! 🤙🏼👊🏼💪🏻✌🏽
Currently I’m training for 2 -5 milers, 5k and later this year my first 1/2 marathon.
Doing some rehab at the moment for a minor glute injury so a little set back but that’s how it goes sometimes…right? Grind on Baby!!!🎉
Thanks you!!!
Ran my first half in 2018 and 10 miles was my longest run. If you can do 10 miles you can do a half come race day 👍🏻
What are your opinions on the changes to parkrun as a non-elite runner but with an elite-runner GF?
Hey Danny boi, I've got my first half mara this Sunday. We'll into the taper now, training went well. At what point in the race would you guys suggest taking my first gel?
Hey Daniel is there any reason why you and Phily train in miles rather than kms? I follow a couple of other British runners who do kms. Is it just a preference for you guys or a cultural thing in the UK?
Are you still doing Wilmslow Dan, missing the vlogs. Hope your well.
Yes, just finished film a taper vlog! So if time permits there will be a video this week! And then I run in Sunday 😬
Just been a crazy month, with very little time to film my own content 😭
@@DanielMoveshope to see you there my husband is doing the half and I’m doing the 10k. Good luck with it.
Training for a full marathon in may with a half marathon 2 weeks after
Great progress , I can't wait to see the results, Currently training for the London marathon ( 5 sessions a week) , I am 55 so some additional variables that have to be taken into account due to my age .. but as you know its all about consistancy (it is amazing what our bodies can do when pushed) .
Great work, John. I've recently started running (I raced bikes, and now live in a city where you require a deathwish to cycle), so reading your post about running a marathon is inspiring (I'm 48, but broke both legs 28 years ago). I never thought I could run, but now I'm doing it, I'm in love with the sport. Best of luck with the London marathon. I'm sure you'll crush it. Thanks for the inspiration. Peace, H.
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