"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)
Evan's Training Log
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Rest Day - Sick
Travel back from Spain
Travel back from Spain
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Run
2.1 mi ~ 14:55 View Run
Run
Post Workout Blog:
Race didn’t go too well. I went through the first 5K in around 15:12, which was right on pace. However, it just didn’t feel right. Even the first couple of k didn’t feel normal. It feels like my body is fighting a bug, which it likely is. The 2-3% energy lost to fighting this was taken away from my race, leaving me to feel slightly sluggish. I really wanted to do something special here. I wasn’t just “happy to be here.” I mean sure, yes, I was really happy to be there and to represent my country, but I would have liked to do something big. I have big hopes and dreams for the future, and will be back.
Post Workout Blog:
Race didn’t go too well. I went through the first 5K in around 15:12, which was right on pace. However, it just didn’t feel right. Even the first couple of k didn’t feel normal. It feels like my body is fighting a bug, which it likely is. The 2-3% energy lost to fighting this was taken away from my race, leaving me to feel slightly sluggish. I really wanted to do something special here. I wasn’t just “happy to be here.” I mean sure, yes, I was really happy to be there and to represent my country, but I would have liked to do something big. I have big hopes and dreams for the future, and will be back.
13.3 mi ~ 1:07:20 View Run
Friday, March 23, 2018
Run
Post Workout Blog:
Pre-meet run with 3 x 100m strides afterwards on the road in trianers
Post Workout Blog:
Pre-meet run with 3 x 100m strides afterwards on the road in trianers
6.01 mi ~ 38:23 View Run
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Run - Easy run
8.9 mi ~ 1:03:41 View Run
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Run - Morning run
3 mi ~ 22:01 View Run
Run - Workout warmup
3.01 mi ~ 21:23 View Run
Run - Workout
4 x 800m on 90” light jog rest @ faster than half marathon race pace, in trainers, along Turia gardens
Post Workout Blog:
Good tuneup workout. Felt good, and ready for Saturday!
4 x 800m on 90” light jog rest @ faster than half marathon race pace, in trainers, along Turia gardens
Post Workout Blog:
Good tuneup workout. Felt good, and ready for Saturday!
2.44 mi ~ 13:43 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
3.08 mi ~ 22:28 View Run
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Run - Easy run
In Valencia!
Post Workout Blog:
This was perhaps the nicest man-made trail I have ever run on! It is huge! There are a ton of soft trails that run through endless parks, observatories, artwork, and more. I couldn’t believe how nice this thing is to run on. I will definitely be going back tomorrow! Beautiful!
I felt surprisingly ok on this run, considering the time change and the 1 hour of airplane sleep that I got. It was likely due to excitement (which I need to contain for race day) and just really nice running weather.
In Valencia!
Post Workout Blog:
This was perhaps the nicest man-made trail I have ever run on! It is huge! There are a ton of soft trails that run through endless parks, observatories, artwork, and more. I couldn’t believe how nice this thing is to run on. I will definitely be going back tomorrow! Beautiful!
I felt surprisingly ok on this run, considering the time change and the 1 hour of airplane sleep that I got. It was likely due to excitement (which I need to contain for race day) and just really nice running weather.
8.05 mi ~ 53:41 View Run
Monday, March 19, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
4 mi ~ 26:52 View Run
Run - Workout
2 x 3000m @ Half-Marathon race pace with 4’ rest on the outdoor track in flats
Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout. Feeling more energized after my sickness. Felt a lot better than Thursday, but still not 100% normal. With the way that I felt today, and still running 8:58, 9:01, when the sickness is all out of me, I’ll be ready for race day come Saturday. Travel this afternoon to Valencia, Spain.
2 x 3000m @ Half-Marathon race pace with 4’ rest on the outdoor track in flats
Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout. Feeling more energized after my sickness. Felt a lot better than Thursday, but still not 100% normal. With the way that I felt today, and still running 8:58, 9:01, when the sickness is all out of me, I’ll be ready for race day come Saturday. Travel this afternoon to Valencia, Spain.
4.53 mi ~ 22:00 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
3.5 mi ~ 24:26 View Run
Week of 3/12/2018 - 3/18/2018
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Run - Long Run
Post Workout Blog:
Nice run. Felt a lot better than Thursday and Friday. Nice and sunny outside. Felt a little weak when I started the run, but felt better as it went on. Still not 100% but getting close.
Post Workout Blog:
Nice run. Felt a lot better than Thursday and Friday. Nice and sunny outside. Felt a little weak when I started the run, but felt better as it went on. Still not 100% but getting close.
14 mi ~ 1:28:09 View Run
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Rest Day
Post Workout Blog:
Day off today. Went for a 90’ (90 minute) walk through Guelph lake trails to move around a bit. Nice and sunny day out, so good to get outside. Feeling a little better than Friday. Hopefully can try a run tomorrow depending how I feel. WEEK TOTAL = 69 miles.
Post Workout Blog:
Day off today. Went for a 90’ (90 minute) walk through Guelph lake trails to move around a bit. Nice and sunny day out, so good to get outside. Feeling a little better than Friday. Hopefully can try a run tomorrow depending how I feel. WEEK TOTAL = 69 miles.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Run - Easy run
Post Workout Blog:
Definitely think I am sick, or my body is fighting something. Today I’ve been feeling weak, and this 35’ run was a struggle to get through. Will be taking the day off tomorrow and getting rested to get rid of this bug asap.
Post Workout Blog:
Definitely think I am sick, or my body is fighting something. Today I’ve been feeling weak, and this 35’ run was a struggle to get through. Will be taking the day off tomorrow and getting rested to get rid of this bug asap.
5 mi ~ 35:00 View Run
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 20:53 View Run
Run - Workout
3 x (8’ tempo, 2.5’ jog rest, 4’ V02), with 5-6’ jog rest between sets
Post Workout Blog:
Felt like shit. First set felt ok, second one felt bad, 3rd 8’ didn’t feel good at all, and couldn’t mentally finish the workout, and ended on a 400m. That was tough. I’ve had a bit of a cough and felt really weak and lazy all day, so my body might be fighting something. My body will work through it fast. Still positive thoughts going into Spain, and looking forward to departing Monday!
3 x (8’ tempo, 2.5’ jog rest, 4’ V02), with 5-6’ jog rest between sets
Post Workout Blog:
Felt like shit. First set felt ok, second one felt bad, 3rd 8’ didn’t feel good at all, and couldn’t mentally finish the workout, and ended on a 400m. That was tough. I’ve had a bit of a cough and felt really weak and lazy all day, so my body might be fighting something. My body will work through it fast. Still positive thoughts going into Spain, and looking forward to departing Monday!
8.66 mi ~ 52:21 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
1.43 mi ~ 10:56 View Run
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Run - Run
Run with Reid in Hamilton
Post Workout Blog:
Nice run in Hamilton. Hilly, but nice change in scenery
Run with Reid in Hamilton
Post Workout Blog:
Nice run in Hamilton. Hilly, but nice change in scenery
11.02 mi ~ 1:15:55 View Run
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Run - Morning run
9 mi ~ 1:03:03 View Run
Run - Afternoon run
2.2 mi ~ 15:53 View Run
Run - Speed
6 x 70m with some very light jog rest between, switch on full speed at 35m; in spikes
6 x 70m with some very light jog rest between, switch on full speed at 35m; in spikes
0.81 mi ~ 5:41 View Run
Other - Hurdle drills
High hurdles
High hurdles
8:00 View Run
Strength Training - Weights
2 x (8 x hang cleans) followed by 5 x drop jumps
2 x (16 x step-back lunges)
2 x (8 x jammer press)
Core
2 x (8 x hang cleans) followed by 5 x drop jumps
2 x (16 x step-back lunges)
2 x (8 x jammer press)
Core
40:00 View Run
Monday, March 12, 2018
Run - Morning run
3 mi ~ 20:40 View Run
Run - Workout warmup
2.76 mi ~ 20:13 View Run
Run - Workout
4’-4-4-3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1’ on 1’ jog rest fartlek @ the P
Post Workout Blog:
Good workout. Felt good, ran pretty quick, good effort and nice to have a group on post-collegiates out there again. Rolled quite well on the last one, closing in about a 62” 400m.
4’-4-4-3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1’ on 1’ jog rest fartlek @ the P
Post Workout Blog:
Good workout. Felt good, ran pretty quick, good effort and nice to have a group on post-collegiates out there again. Rolled quite well on the last one, closing in about a 62” 400m.
7.43 mi ~ 41:39 View Run
Run - Workout cool-down
3.09 mi ~ 25:19 View Run