"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 7/9/2018 - 7/15/2018

Sunday, July 15, 2018
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
Long run along lake to Opa’s to watch WC final
15 mi ~ 1:37:21 View Run
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Run - Easy run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run on a the soft trail at OPG. WEEK TOTAL = 85.7 miles
9 mi ~ 1:01:06 View Run
Friday, July 13, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:21 View Run

Run - Workout
12 x 800m on 1’ rest, in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout. Got into a good rhythm, and was able to get faster as the workout went on, without ever pushing it. Avg’d ~2:18
7.24 mi ~ 38:48 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2 mi ~ 13:31 View Run
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Run - Morning run
3 mi ~ 21:10 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (300’s after)


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run through Bowmanville, running by historic Camp X
8.25 mi ~ 54:13 View Run

Run - 300’s
2 x (3 x 300m, <, =, > 1500m rp) all on 90sec rest, in spikes

Post Workout Blog:
Felt quite good, a lot better than the 300s I did last week, felt more effortless
1.57 mi ~ 12:00 View Run

Run - Light half-mile flush
0.5 mi ~ 3:24 View Run
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Run - Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run along the lake in Whitby.
10 mi ~ 1:06:47 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x step-ups)
2 x (3-way lunges)
2 x (15 x push-ups)
4 x (20 x running mans, 5lb, fast)
15:00 View Run
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
2.5 mi ~ 17:22 View Run

Run - Workout
8 mile LT, in more supportive flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good tempo on roads. Weather felt quite hot, but there was a strong breeze coming from the north, which helped a bit. Got a little antsy around mile 3 & 4, which I payed for a bit, but was able to close my last half mile in 2:26.
8 mi ~ 41:54 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down


Post Workout Blog:
Felt pretty bonky on the cool-down. Just felt dehydrated which I likely was
1.73 mi ~ 12:46 View Run
Monday, July 9, 2018
Run - Morning run
3 mi ~ 21:05 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
9 mi ~ 59:05 View Run

Run - Speed
6 x 100m strides / sprints, each one getting faster, with 100m easy jog rest, on road in trainers
0.86 mi ~ 5:45 View Run

Week of 7/2/2018 - 7/8/2018

Sunday, July 8, 2018
Run - Long run
16.01 mi ~ 1:40:48 View Run
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Run - Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run through east-side Courtice country roads
WEEK TOTAL = 55.3 miles
10 mi ~ 1:04:28 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (20 x renegade rows)
2 x (10 x shoulder shrugs)
2 x (20 x 10lb running mans)
2 x (3-way lunges)
1 x (10 x 3-way body-weight calf-raises)
15:00 View Run
Friday, July 6, 2018
Run - Easy run when back from Ottawa
4 mi ~ 27:23 View Run
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Run - Easy shakeout run
1.49 mi ~ 10:00 View Run

Run - Race warmup
2.43 mi ~ 16:19 View Run

Run - 2018 Canadian T & F Championships, 5000m


Post Workout Blog:
A little disappointed how this one went. It was a slow one off the start, which I expected given the weather and the ability of the top guys to kick hard. I found myself towards the front and on the rail to start, and managed to be there with 800m to go, but didn’t have the speed. I definitely didn’t have the speed today, and need to work on that more. I’ve been through a lot the past few months, and within the past couple of weeks in particular. That’s not to blame, I could have done more speed over the past month, but pushed that off too much. Definitely know what I need to fix, and leaving confident I know what I need to get done to be competitive and finish at the top more often.
3.01 mi ~ 14:48 View Run

Run - Race cool-down
1.38 mi ~ 10:00 View Run
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Run - Pre-meet run
Run with 3 x 100n strides on road in trainers afterwards, in Ottawa
5.87 mi ~ 40:19 View Run
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Run - Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice easy run on OPG trails
10 mi ~ 1:07:00 View Run
Monday, July 2, 2018
Run - Run


Post Workout Blog:
Hot and humid run in Bowmanville
8 mi ~ 52:17 View Run

Run - Workout
2 x (3 x 300m, each one getting faster) all on 90sec rest, on the track, in spikes

Post Workout Blog:
Felt ok, no great, could be a bit dehydrated + humidity
1.55 mi ~ 12:06 View Run

Run - Cool-down
0.53 mi ~ 3:37 View Run