"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 3/4/2019 - 3/10/2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019
Run - Progression run
At Stanley park in trainers (3x twist)

Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 80.4 miles
13.5 mi ~ 1:23:58 View Run
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Run - Morning run
10.01 mi ~ 1:04:18 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
5 mi ~ 31:22 View Run
Friday, March 8, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
2.99 mi ~ 20:02 View Run

Run - Workout
3k tempo, 3’ jog rest, 12 x hills (jog down recovery) @ Jericho in trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout, felt better than Tuesday. Rolled well on the 3k tempo despite wearing trainers. Was good to be out there today. Nice afternoon. Workout w/JK, TH
5.68 mi ~ 37:17 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down


Post Workout Blog:
Beautiful cool-down; went out to Jericho pier (favourite spot)
3.02 mi ~ 20:46 View Run
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Run - Afternoon run (pt 1)
6 mi ~ 37:29 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + strides
12:20 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt 2)
2 mi ~ 12:03 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (6 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (6 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
2 x (20 x 10lb standing running mans)
16:52 View Run
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
Long run w/ Justin @ Burnaby Lake trails
15 mi ~ 1:34:39 View Run
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
2.97 mi ~ 20:34 View Run

Run - Workout
4-6 x 1K in/out @ Minoru in lightweight trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Tough workout, felt bad, getting back to work
4.18 mi ~ 20:53 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 20:54 View Run
Monday, March 4, 2019
Run - Afternoon run (pt 1)
5 mi ~ 31:55 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + strides
11:11 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt 2)
2.02 mi ~ 12:59 View Run

Week of 2/25/2019 - 3/3/2019

Sunday, March 3, 2019
Run - Progression run


Post Workout Blog:
Stanley park progression run w/JK,TH
WEEK TOTAL = 60.6 miles
12.5 mi ~ 1:15:56 View Run
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Perfect morning out on the sea wall
9.5 mi ~ 1:02:11 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (16 x 15lb backwards lunge)
1 x (8 x weighted single leg box dips)
2 x (20 x renegade rows)
2 x (10 x pull-ups)
2 x (30 x 8lb running mans)
22:09 View Run
Friday, March 1, 2019
Run - Afternoon run (pt 1)
5.75 mi ~ 35:48 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + strides
11:26 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt 2)
2.3 mi ~ 14:08 View Run
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Good run through PSP trails. Good to be back in there
10.5 mi ~ 1:07:19 View Run
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run around false creek
10 mi ~ 1:01:11 View Run
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice sunny run along Spanish banks
10.01 mi ~ 1:00:54 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (6 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
1 x (15 x back lunge)
20:47 View Run
Monday, February 25, 2019
Swim - Pool run


Post Workout Blog:
Pool run w/ Luc
1:01:35 View Run

Bike - Intervals - Bike workout
1/2/3/4/4/3/2/1/1/1/1/1

Post Workout Blog:
Bike workout / spin class w/ Luc
1:06:14 View Run