"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 8/19/2019 - 8/25/2019

Sunday, August 25, 2019
Rest Day


Post Workout Blog:
Tried running but ankle hurts too much from rolling it yesterday. Being careful and day off. WEEK TOTAL = 91.4 miles
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Run - Workout
11k, 9x3’/1’, 3k, 10k tempo, 1k (35k) @ Squamish in zoom flys

Post Workout Blog:
Solid long run workout; a new feeling of fatigue today but good to get a taste of the struggle in a long session like this. Happy with how it went, and I know I’ll get stronger with more mileage and workouts like these over the coming weeks
21.72 mi ~ 2:04:02 View Run
Friday, August 23, 2019
Run - Morning run
10 mi ~ 1:08:49 View Run

Run - Afternoon run
5.08 mi ~ 34:39 View Run
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Run - Workout
20’ easy, 8 x (2’, 1’ easy, 1’) / 1’ easy jog, 20’ easy @ Jericho / Spanish banks in trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Decent workout, didn’t feel great but as expected coming back from the half on the weekend - fuelling: 20g (250ML) before warmup
12.63 mi ~ 1:20:04 View Run

Run - Afternoon run


Post Workout Blog:
Really nice run in Whistler through the trails (VERY hilly!)
6 mi ~ 42:28 View Run
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Run
10 mi ~ 1:09:27 View Run
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Run - Long run
18 mi ~ 2:01:22 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (10 x adductor)
2 x (10 x abductor)
2 x (6 x dumbbell benchpress)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
2 x (16 x backward lunges)
2 x (8 x narrow-grip push-ups)
23:47 View Run
Monday, August 19, 2019
Run
8 mi ~ 57:31 View Run

Week of 8/12/2019 - 8/18/2019

Sunday, August 18, 2019
Run - Race warmup
2.52 mi ~ 17:30 View Run

Run - 2019 Edmonton half marathon


Post Workout Blog:
Good race, ran really comfortable the whole way. 30:56 at 10k and felt easy. Made a move with 4K to go and closed hard. Last 4K under 11:45 and felt like I could have gone earlier. Happy with the race and looking forward to more training
WEEK TOTAL = 81 miles
13.11 mi ~ 1:05:07 View Run

Run - Race cool-down
2 mi ~ 14:43 View Run
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Easy run + 4x15” strides in trainers
6 mi ~ 40:00 View Run
Friday, August 16, 2019
Run
7.5 mi ~ 50:00 View Run
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Run
8.54 mi ~ 1:00:00 View Run

Recovery/Rehab - Sauna
12:38 View Run
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3.2 mi ~ 22:40 View Run

Run - Workout
12 x 800 / 400 jog rest @ Swangard in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout, felt comfortable and like I could have done more. Fuelling - 20g(125mL) Maurten 320 before warmup, then 60g(375mL) during workout, after each second 800. No problems, a few burps during rest breaks, and a bit sloshy-stomach
8.75 mi ~ 50:35 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3.2 mi ~ 23:24 View Run
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Felt much better as run went on
14 mi ~ 1:32:44 View Run
Monday, August 12, 2019
Run - Morning run
6 mi ~ 42:00 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
5 mi ~ 33:31 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
9:07 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
1.19 mi ~ 7:58 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (16 x backward lunges)
2 x (8 x narrow-grip push-ups)
2 x (8 x dumbbell row)
2 x (20 x 10lb standing running mans)
15:09 View Run