"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 6/24/2019 - 6/30/2019

Sunday, June 30, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
WEEK TOTAL = 85.9 miles
16 mi ~ 1:46:40 View Run
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 19:47 View Run

Run - Workout
3 x 2mile / 3’ rest @ l’il Oz in flats (zoom fly’s)

Post Workout Blog:
Good workout and progressed nicely, last one hurt a bit but nothing too straining
6.48 mi ~ 35:18 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 21:16 View Run
Friday, June 28, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 35:00 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
4 mi ~ 27:00 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:30 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
2.05 mi ~ 13:44 View Run
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Swim - Recovery Swim - Morning pool run / easy swim
40:00 View Run

Run - Afternoon run


Post Workout Blog:
Run felt better as it went on, but last bit felt the workout from yesterday catching up to me, taking it easy tomorrow as well
11 mi ~ 1:10:48 View Run
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
2.93 mi ~ 20:04 View Run

Run - Workout
4 x (2k-90”-1k)/2’ @ beaver lake in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout, was working a bit towards the end and had to adjust paces at half way to stay in the right zone right now. Legs were heavy from lifting the last few days but got some good work in
8.47 mi ~ 48:31 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.93 mi ~ 20:48 View Run
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 34:30 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
4 mi ~ 25:13 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:07 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
2 mi ~ 12:24 View Run
Monday, June 24, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Run through PSP w/ Luc and Ben Preisner
10 mi ~ 1:04:59 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (8 x single leg flute bridge)
2 x (8 x supine leg cycles)
2 x (8 x quadruped slide hands on box)
2 x (8 x half kneeling hinge)
3 x (8 x KB deadlift)
3 x (8 x wall plank knee drive)
3 x (4 x 1/2 kneeling oh press)
3 x (4 x single leg slide)
2 x (6 x alt arm narrow press)
2 x (10 x push-ups)
44:41 View Run

Week of 6/17/2019 - 6/23/2019

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
First half in 52:30, second half in 47:21; nice run, good to get moving a bit
WEEK TOTAL = 91.1 miles
16 mi ~ 1:39:21 View Run
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run through PSP w/ Trevor
9.4 mi ~ 1:05:44 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
2 x (8 x single leg flute bridge)
2 x (8 x supine leg cycles)
2 x (8 x quadruped slide hands on box)
2 x (8 x half kneeling hinge)
3 x (8 x KB deadlift)
3 x (1’ farmer carry)
3 x (8 x wall plank knee drive)
3 x (4 x 1/2 kneeling oh press)
3 x (4 x single leg slide)
3 x (8 x alt arm narrow press)
3 x (15 x push-ups)
41:10 View Run
Friday, June 21, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 32:37 View Run

Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 19:33 View Run

Run - Workout
2 x (8x70” / 60” float) / 4’ jog @ Spanish Banks in lightweight trainers

Post Workout Blog:
Solid workout and solid 18 miles on the day
6.77 mi ~ 36:55 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.96 mi ~ 19:45 View Run
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Run - Morning run
5.02 mi ~ 32:38 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
4 mi ~ 25:38 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:21 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
2 mi ~ 12:14 View Run
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Run - Medium long-run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run, felt pretty good after workout yesterday
13 mi ~ 1:20:12 View Run
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Run - Workout warmup
2.87 mi ~ 20:40 View Run

Run - Workout
10x1k / 90” rest @ beaver lake in flats

Post Workout Blog:
Solid session, heavier legs from the race and lifting but got good work in on tired legs
7.23 mi ~ 43:27 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
2.85 mi ~ 20:47 View Run
Monday, June 17, 2019
Run - Morning run
5 mi ~ 33:17 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 1)
4 mi ~ 26:20 View Run

Strength Training - Drills + Strides
11:25 View Run

Run - Afternoon run (pt. 2)
2 mi ~ 12:48 View Run