"Whether you think you can, or think you can't - - you're right"

- Henry Ford

NCAA

Evan competed at Indiana University for his collegiate career. He was a three-time competitor at the NCAA Cross Country championships, and as a junior, lead the Hoosiers to an eighth-place national finish.

Professional Career

Since graduating from Indiana University, Evan has won a national title in the 10,000m, and represented Canada at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships. Being new to the roads, Evan has seen some immediate success. Evan recently won his first national title on the roads in the 10k, and represented Canada at the 2018 World Half Marathon Championships.

Personal Bests

  • Mile – 4:02.02 (2015)
  • 3,000m – 8:11.23 (2012)
  • 5,000m – 13:59.04 (2016)
  • 10,000m – 28:55.98 (2015)
  • Half Marathon – 1:02:13 (2019)

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Evan's Training Log

Week of 1/4/2021 - 1/10/2021

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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 40 miles
10 mi ~ 1:03:46 View Run
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Run
Run + speed (6x20”/40”)

Post Workout Blog:
Perfect sunny morning in Vancouver
8 mi ~ 50:29 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (20 x front lunges)
2 x (20 x backward lunges)
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (8 x narrow-grip push-ups)
Ankle strength
16:00 View Run
Friday, January 8, 2021
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice cold sunny morning run before heading back west
8 mi ~ 49:59 View Run
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Run
7 mi ~ 44:59 View Run
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Rest Day
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Rest Day
Monday, January 4, 2021
Run
Run + speed (6x20”/40”)
7 mi ~ 43:32 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
1 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (8 x narrow-grip push-ups)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
2 x (20 x step-back lunges)
2 x 3-way lunges
Ankle strength
30:00 View Run

Week of 12/28/2020 - 1/3/2021

Sunday, January 3, 2021
Rest Day


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 18 miles
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Run
4.5 mi ~ 28:41 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x matrix
2 x (15 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
2 x (20 x running mans)
2 x (8 x shoulder shrugs)
2 x (15 x single leg bridge)
Ankle strength
28:00 View Run
Friday, January 1, 2021
Rest Day
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run along grasshopper

YEAR TOTAL = 4000 miles
4.5 mi ~ 29:49 View Run
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Run
4.5 mi ~ 29:56 View Run
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Rest Day
Monday, December 28, 2020
Run
4.5 mi ~ 30:27 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (8 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (10 x lunges)
2 x (10 x step-back lunges)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
Ankle strength
26:00 View Run
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