"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 2/1/2021 - 2/7/2021

Sunday, February 7, 2021
Run - Long run


Post Workout Blog:
Hamstring getting better, will try workout next week

WEEK TOTAL = 82 miles
18 mi ~ 1:59:24 View Run
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Run - Vancouver Run
Vancouver Run

Post Workout Blog:
Vancouver Run
6 mi ~ 39:46 View Run
Friday, February 5, 2021
Run
9 mi ~ 1:00:00 View Run
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Run - Vancouver Run
Vancouver Run

Post Workout Blog:
Vancouver Run
10 mi ~ 1:07:10 View Run
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Really tight right hamstring, clicking, need to get checked out
15 mi ~ 1:45:00 View Run
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Run - Vancouver Run
Vancouver Run

Post Workout Blog:
Vancouver Run
12 mi ~ 1:18:28 View Run
Monday, February 1, 2021
Run
12 mi ~ 1:22:06 View Run

Week of 1/25/2021 - 1/31/2021

Sunday, January 31, 2021
Run - Moderate long run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice long run out&back around the seawall; felt good and strong

WEEK TOTAL = 98 miles
20 mi ~ 1:55:23 View Run
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Run - Run + speed
6 x 15”/30” during 8th mile

Post Workout Blog:
Vancouver Run
9 mi ~ 57:32 View Run
Friday, January 29, 2021
Run - Workout warmup
3 mi ~ 19:51 View Run

Run - Workout
12 x 400m/1’, 2’ rest, 4 x 200m/30”

Post Workout Blog:
Workout @ lil’aus in 4%’s; solid workout, 400’s were a bit of a shock to the legs but felt better after the first few reps; good to get the legs turning
4.21 mi ~ 29:42 View Run

Run - Workout cool-down
3 mi ~ 20:31 View Run

Run - Evening run
4 mi ~ 28:10 View Run
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Run


Post Workout Blog:
Nice run! Felt surprisingly good
12 mi ~ 1:15:26 View Run

Run - Strides
5 x 18” strides during last half mile
0.5 mi ~ 2:57 View Run

Strength Training - Weights
50 x walking lunges
2 x (15 x push-ups)
2 x (8 x narrow grip push-ups)
2 x (15 x single leg bridge)
2 x (10 x 3-way calf raises)
Ankle strength
22:00 View Run
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Run
15 mi ~ 1:45:00 View Run
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Run - Workout (pt 1)
3mi WU + 5x2’/1’
5.6 mi ~ 33:46 View Run

Run - Workout (pt 2)
3x2’/1’ cruise + 2x1’/1’ cruise + 12’ easy + 5x30”/30” cruise + 3mi easy

Post Workout Blog:
Workout @ Jericho in trainers; decent workout, felt kinda slow and sluggish today, but some good work in on a windy day
8.85 mi ~ 55:27 View Run
Monday, January 25, 2021
Run
13 mi ~ 1:28:46 View Run