"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 2/17/2020 - 2/23/2020

Sunday, February 23, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 116.5 miles
*highest week
15.07 mi ~ 1:43:19 View Run
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Run - Workout warmup
3.06 mi ~ 21:06 View Run

Run - Workout
15.25mi Tempo (5 x camp verde) at marathon feel

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, felt smooth and relaxed
15.34 mi ~ 1:18:27 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.01 mi ~ 22:36 View Run
Friday, February 21, 2020
Run - Morning run
6 mi ~ 40:49 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
6 mi ~ 39:52 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (12 x push-ups)
2 x (6 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (10 x single leg squats)
1 x (15lb matrix)
10:03 View Run
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Run - Morning run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run exploring the single track trails a bit
12 mi ~ 1:26:39 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
6 mi ~ 41:17 View Run
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 34:35 View Run

Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:54 View Run

Run - Workout
12 x 1k / 2’ @ Sedona in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Tough workout but handled how I felt really well. Stayed within myself and was able to end with the fastest one. Tried for 2:55’s today but found 2:57/2:58 was more of the right zone
Avg: 2:58.1
9 mi ~ 57:42 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.97 mi ~ 22:54 View Run
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Run - Morning run
12.01 mi ~ 1:21:58 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
6.01 mi ~ 40:32 View Run
Monday, February 17, 2020
Run - Morning run
6 mi ~ 42:15 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
4.5 mi ~ 30:34 View Run

Other - Drills + Strides
8:59 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1.5 mi ~ 9:54 View Run

Week of 2/10/2020 - 2/16/2020

Sunday, February 16, 2020
Run - Workout
21 miles: 4 easy, 4 push, 2 easy, 4 push, 2 easy , 4 push, 1 easy @ Lake Mary in Zoom Flys

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, happy with the effort and where I’m at after being sick. Making good progress and like where I’m sitting right now, awesome sunny morning!
WEEK TOTAL = 100.4 miles
21 mi ~ 2:03:59 View Run
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Perhaps nicest run I’ve ever done, beautiful sunny day, and was really cool to get into the mountains and to 7650ft
10 mi ~ 1:08:26 View Run
Friday, February 14, 2020
Run - Morning run


Post Workout Blog:
Welp, that was a hilly 5
5 mi ~ 34:32 View Run

Run - Workout warmup
3.01 mi ~ 20:38 View Run

Run - Workout
3 x (4 x 400m / 75”) / 3:20 set rest + 5x400/75” @ Sedona in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout while getting over sick, appropriate effort and good to get some turnover again
6 mi ~ 45:51 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.99 mi ~ 22:05 View Run
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Run - Morning run
6 mi ~ 40:19 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 33:00 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
10:21 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1 mi ~ 5:58 View Run
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Run
15 mi ~ 1:39:55 View Run
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Run
14 mi ~ 1:32:01 View Run
Monday, February 10, 2020
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Best run since I’ve been sick, was nice to explore some new trails
11 mi ~ 1:14:08 View Run