"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 5/13/2019 - 5/19/2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 85 miles
16 mi ~ 1:40:24 View Run
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Run
10 mi ~ 1:02:22 View Run
Friday, May 17, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.03 mi ~ 19:10 View Run

Run - Workout
4 x (2’-90”-1’) fartlek on next rep jog rest @OPG loop in trainers
6.04 mi ~ 34:00 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 19:47 View Run
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Ankle a bit better than yesterday, still more on the swollen side
8 mi ~ 54:21 View Run
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Was supposed to run 13 miles but had to turn around because of foot being sore. Run in PSP trails
10 mi ~ 1:10:00 View Run
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Run - Morning run


Post Workout Blog:
Carnarvon park fields
4.98 mi ~ 34:40 View Run

Run - Workout warmup
3.01 mi ~ 21:07 View Run

Run - Workout
6x1600 / 3’ rest @ Burnaby central, first 3 reps in flats, last 3 in spikes

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, progressed nicely, felt good to get in spikes but ankle flared up after, so probably not ready for spikes yet so I’ll have to watch it. Averaged 4:33.5
7 mi ~ 42:12 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.09 mi ~ 24:28 View Run
Monday, May 13, 2019
Run - Morning run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice easy morning run around Carnarvon park grass fields
5 mi ~ 34:31 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 32:17 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + strides
11:01 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1 mi ~ 6:21 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
Activation strength drills
2 x (6 x narrow-grip push-ups)
2 x (6 x wide-grip pull-ups)
21:49 View Run

Week of 5/6/2019 - 5/12/2019

Sunday, May 12, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice solo run around false creek and Stanley park. Felt quite a lot better than the past few days, but just ran an easier effort and went by feel.
Took a gel at 12 miles (Endurance tap)
WEEK TOTAL = 69.4 miles
16 mi ~ 1:41:09 View Run
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Run felt decent, much better feeling than yesterday, but not 100% normal feeling. Really nice day out on the beaches for a run
10 mi ~ 1:05:33 View Run
Friday, May 10, 2019
Rest Day


Post Workout Blog:
Day off - feeling like I’m fighting something, would be hard to run 30’ today
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Run - Morning run (pt. 1)


Post Workout Blog:
Felt terrible, feel weak
6.06 mi ~ 43:57 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:47 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
2 mi ~ 13:05 View Run
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run through PSP
13 mi ~ 1:27:03 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
Activation weights
2 x (6 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (16 x step back lunges)
2 x (10 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (20 x 10lb running mans)
36:01 View Run
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:46 View Run

Run - Workout
6 x 1200m / 5:30 cycle (~2:05 rest) @ Burnaby central in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout; ~3:25 avg, nice day, sun, warming up
5.4 mi ~ 31:07 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.98 mi ~ 22:39 View Run
Monday, May 6, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 35:00 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 31:37 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + strides
12:01 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1 mi ~ 6:07 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
Activation strength drills
2 x (6 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (10 x front squat)
2 x (8 x bench press)
2 x (10 x dumbbell row)
38:07 View Run