"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 12/7/2020 - 12/13/2020

Sunday, December 13, 2020
Run - Moderate run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 86 miles
11 mi ~ 1:06:28 View Run
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Run
Run + strides

Post Workout Blog:
Run w/ 5 x strides
12 mi ~ 1:21:35 View Run
Friday, December 11, 2020
Run
10 mi ~ 1:04:52 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (10 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (15 x single leg bridge)
3 x (10 x leg press)
2 x (10 x RDL)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
30:00 View Run
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
First 50’ didn’t feel great, just tired, but last half of fun felt much better
15 mi ~ 1:45:33 View Run
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:21 View Run

Run - Workout
16 x 400m / 70”

Post Workout Blog:
Workout @ lil’aus in Next%; solid workout, 400’s felt tough and a bit of a shock to the system, but that’s why I did them; get that speed up a bit and anaerobic strength as I close down on the big one
5.56 mi ~ 34:49 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 22:18 View Run
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Run
12.02 mi ~ 1:20:55 View Run
Monday, December 7, 2020
Run
14.5 mi ~ 1:41:23 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x leg press)
2 x (8 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (10 x dumbbell row)
2 x (10 x side dips)
2 x (10 x front squat)
2 x (10 x RDL)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
30:00 View Run

Week of 11/30/2020 - 12/6/2020

Sunday, December 6, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 96 miles
10 mi ~ 1:10:00 View Run
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Run - Workout warmup
3.1 mi ~ 21:11 View Run

Run - Workout
20k tempo @ M pace

Post Workout Blog:
Workout @ Richmond in Next%; solid tempo, started off a little too quick and paid for it a bit in the last 5k, but still a good effort on tired legs
12.43 mi ~ 1:02:23 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.1 mi ~ 25:17 View Run
Friday, December 4, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Really nice sunny run
10.08 mi ~ 1:07:16 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
1 x (10 x 5-way lunges)
2 x (20 x step ups)
2 x (12 x 3-way calf raises)
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (8 x narrow grip push-ups)
16:00 View Run
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Run
15 mi ~ 1:42:00 View Run
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:44 View Run

Run - Workout
8x1km “in” / “out” 1.05km

Post Workout Blog:
Workout @ lil’aus in 4%’s; solid in and out workout; fastest average I’ve had for this workout and shaping up well as I close down on the weeks
9.42 mi ~ 47:21 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 22:00 View Run
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Easy run on a different loop
16.5 mi ~ 1:48:57 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
1 x (10 x 5-way lunges)
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (15 x 3-way calf raises)
2 x (15 x single leg bridge)
2 x (8 x narrow-grip push-ups)
20:00 View Run
Monday, November 30, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Light and easy 10
10 mi ~ 1:09:55 View Run