"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 11/11/2019 - 11/17/2019

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Sunday, November 17, 2019
Run - Long(ish) run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 60.5 miles
12 mi ~ 1:13:21 View Run
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Strength Training - Weights


Post Workout Blog:
2 x (10 x weighted single leg dip squats)
2 x (8 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (8 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (1’ 70lb farmer carry)
1 x (10 x 30lb assisted pull-ups)
1 x (15 x single leg bridge)
27:49 View Run
Friday, November 15, 2019
Run
10.5 mi ~ 1:12:02 View Run
Strength Training - Core
16:21 View Run
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Run - Morning run (pt. 1)
6 mi ~ 37:30 View Run
Strength Training - Drills + Strides
10:49 View Run
Run - Morning run (pt. 2)
2 mi ~ 12:05 View Run
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Run
10 mi ~ 1:05:48 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (15lb matrix)
2 x (10 x pec flys)
1 x (10 x single leg weighted dips)
2 x (30 x standing running mans)
14:36 View Run
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Run
10 mi ~ 1:09:44 View Run
Strength Training - Core
16:02 View Run
Monday, November 11, 2019
Run
10 mi ~ 1:00:44 View Run

Week of 11/4/2019 - 11/10/2019

Sunday, November 10, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 38 miles
9 mi ~ 58:30 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x leg press)
2 x (6 x dumbbell benchpress)
1 x (10 x single leg squats)
2 x (15 x incline lower back)
19:22 View Run
Strength Training - Core
16:32 View Run
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Rest Day
Friday, November 8, 2019
Run
9 mi ~ 59:39 View Run
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Strength Training - Core
15:04 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (32 x backward lunges)
2 x (8 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (10 x adductors)
2 x (10 x abductors)
1 x (15 x incline lower back)
13:02 View Run
Recovery/Rehab - Massage
1:00:00 View Run
Run
6 mi ~ 40:00 View Run
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Heavy legs from hiking
8 mi ~ 53:07 View Run
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Cold snowy run in Calgary
5.57 mi ~ 41:25 View Run
Monday, November 4, 2019
Rest Day
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