"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 12/10/2018 - 12/16/2018

Sunday, December 16, 2018
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 82.5 miles
20 mi ~ 2:02:38 View Run
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 21:00 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.02 mi ~ 21:33 View Run

Run - Workout
10000m time trial @ Burnaby Central in spikes

Post Workout Blog:
Great workout. Felt really smooth and easy, picked it up gradually. 14:40/14:27 5k splits. 2nd fastest 10k ever, and fastest 10k since I’ve graduated. Staying hungry
6.21 mi ~ 29:07 View Run
Friday, December 14, 2018
Run
8 mi ~ 50:59 View Run

Recovery/Rehab - Sauna


Post Workout Blog:
Kits sauna
12:03 View Run
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Run + Strides
7 mi ~ 44:20 View Run
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Easy run through PSP
12 mi ~ 1:19:34 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
2 x (6 x dumbbell bench)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
2 x (12 x weighted back hyperextension)
17:11 View Run

Recovery/Rehab - Sauna
Kits sauna
12:08 View Run
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 34:23 View Run

Run - Workout warmup
3.03 mi ~ 20:20 View Run

Run - Workout
1200, 3’ rest, 600, 2’, 600, 3’, 1200, 3’, 600, 2’, 600, 3’, 1200 @ Burnaby Central in spikes

Post Workout Blog:
Workout didn’t feel great at the start, then felt better and better as it went on. Last rep felt the best. Likely do to it pissing rain on us for our first 1200. Good solid work in
4.25 mi ~ 32:37 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.04 mi ~ 21:34 View Run
Monday, December 10, 2018
Run - Afternoon run (pt 1)
6 mi ~ 39:36 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:35 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt 2)
2 mi ~ 12:17 View Run

Week of 12/3/2018 - 12/9/2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 95.1 miles
15 mi ~ 1:38:58 View Run
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
3.01 mi ~ 21:09 View Run

Run - Workout
12k (7.5 mile) tempo @ Stanley Park Seawall

Post Workout Blog:
Great workout, felt strong and really comfortable.
7.49 mi ~ 36:36 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.4 mi ~ 24:45 View Run
Friday, December 7, 2018
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 32:59 View Run

Run
6 mi ~ 38:08 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:30 View Run

Run
2 mi ~ 12:48 View Run
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Run
15.5 mi ~ 1:41:58 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
2 x (10 x front squat)
2 x (10 x dumbbell bench)
2 x (10 x dumbbell row)
2 x (20 x 7.5lb running mans)
33:25 View Run

Recovery/Rehab - Sauna
12:03 View Run

Recovery/Rehab - Massage
1:00:00 View Run
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
3.08 mi ~ 20:25 View Run

Run - Workout
6 x 1600 on 3’ rest @ Empire in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, in control
7.4 mi ~ 42:14 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.12 mi ~ 21:20 View Run
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Run - Morning run
10 mi ~ 1:00:58 View Run

Run - Evening run
6 mi ~ 40:01 View Run
Monday, December 3, 2018
Run
5.75 mi ~ 37:36 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:23 View Run

Run
2.3 mi ~ 14:43 View Run