"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 4/15/2019 - 4/21/2019

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Run - Long run
Easter long run @ PoCo dyke w/ bcep crew

Post Workout Blog:
Nice Easter LR with BCEP crew
WEEK TOTAL = 76.1 miles
16.02 mi ~ 1:38:46 View Run
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice Saturday run
10.5 mi ~ 1:05:14 View Run
Friday, April 19, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.22 mi ~ 21:34 View Run

Run - Workout
4 mile tempo, 4’ rest, 8x200/200 jog rest @ Burnaby central in lightweight trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, much better than Tuesday. Nice weather for it and felt stronger. Feel like I’m making some improvements in fitness
6.53 mi ~ 36:20 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.22 mi ~ 22:36 View Run
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Run - Morning run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 32:02 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
13:20 View Run

Run - Morning run (pt. 2)
1.01 mi ~ 6:36 View Run
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Run
13.01 mi ~ 1:20:13 View Run
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.21 mi ~ 21:01 View Run

Run - Workout
4 x 1400 / 2’ rest + 2 x 900 @ Fortius trails in trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Bad workout, felt low energy, didn’t feel strong
5.37 mi ~ 35:28 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.01 mi ~ 20:30 View Run
Monday, April 15, 2019
Recovery/Rehab - Physical Therapy
1:00:00 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
Strength session w/ Devon
1:00:00 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 31:12 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
12:16 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
0.98 mi ~ 6:12 View Run

Week of 4/8/2019 - 4/14/2019

Sunday, April 14, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
Great long run. Felt nice to get one in again and feeling good. Finished up quick with a 5:17 mile
WEEK TOTAL = 68.4 miles
15 mi ~ 1:27:22 View Run
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Run
8 mi ~ 53:43 View Run
Friday, April 12, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 18:45 View Run

Run - Workout
10 x 400 / 1’ (200m) jog rest @ Point Grey in trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Solid little session. Foot felt pretty good, was nice to touch the track again. I was breathing hard but it felt good to work hard
3.6 mi ~ 20:12 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 18:05 View Run
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Run - Morning run (pt. 1)
5.1 mi ~ 32:19 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:42 View Run

Run - Morning run (pt. 2)
1 mi ~ 6:46 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
Strength session w/ Devon
1:00:00 View Run
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Solid run through PSP w/ Luc
10.45 mi ~ 1:05:25 View Run
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 34:00 View Run

Run - Workout
5 x 3’ / 2’ fartlek @ Spanish Banks in trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Decent workout, working hard but good to get the HR up
8.16 mi ~ 49:12 View Run
Monday, April 8, 2019
Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5.09 mi ~ 33:22 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:12 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1 mi ~ 6:09 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
2 x (8 x dumbbell bench)
2 x (3-way lunges)
16:23 View Run