"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 10/14/2019 - 10/20/2019

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Sunday, October 20, 2019
Run - Race warmup
1.75 mi ~ 12:27 View Run
Run - 2019 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 71.8 miles
26.2 mi ~ 2:18:38 View Run
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Run - Run + Strides
5 mi ~ 31:00 View Run
Friday, October 18, 2019
Run
6 mi ~ 40:00 View Run
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run on OPG trails
7.5 mi ~ 50:00 View Run
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Run - Solid 10 miles (60-62’ target)
10 mi ~ 1:00:47 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
1 (10 x single-leg squat, each leg)
1 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (16 x forward lunges)
1 x (30 x 10lb running mans)
1 x (15lb matrix)
8:02 View Run
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.24 mi ~ 20:42 View Run
Run - Workout
4 x mile / 90” @ Tooley’s rd in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, was smooth and a really nice fall day ☀️🍂
4.15 mi ~ 23:40 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 19:23 View Run
Monday, October 14, 2019
Run
5 mi ~ 31:50 View Run

Week of 10/7/2019 - 10/13/2019

Sunday, October 13, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 75.2 miles
8 mi ~ 53:51 View Run
Recovery/Rehab - Sauna
12:00 View Run
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
2.96 mi ~ 20:55 View Run
Run - 8 mile tempo


Post Workout Blog:
Solid tempo around the seawall
8 mi ~ 39:58 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
2.83 mi ~ 22:19 View Run
Recovery/Rehab - Massage
1:00:00 View Run
Friday, October 11, 2019
Run - Morning run
6 mi ~ 40:00 View Run
Run - Afternoon run + Strides


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run up to prospect point
6.4 mi ~ 40:34 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (6 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (16 x backwards lunges)
2 x (8 x pull-ups)
2 x (10 x leg press)
19:40 View Run
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Run
13 mi ~ 1:31:10 View Run
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.04 mi ~ 22:17 View Run
Run - Workout
8 x 1000m / 2’ @ Swangard in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, felt smooth and in control
5.84 mi ~ 36:47 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
3.11 mi ~ 23:20 View Run
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Perfect sunny fall morning through PSP with a good group!
10 mi ~ 1:10:23 View Run
Monday, October 7, 2019
Run
6 mi ~ 38:16 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (16 x backwards lunges)
2 x (10 x dumbbell shoulder press)
2 x (6 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
26:34 View Run
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