Shaun Evans

Shaun Evans is a physical therapist and distance runner in Upstate New York where he resides with his wife, Nichole, and two sons, Shamus and Simon. In 2015, at Shamus's request, he made an attempt to run across America. Better Together is a memoir of Shaun's upbringing and a recap of the Evans family's epic adventure from coast to coast. From his upbringing in rural Upstate New York to an attempt to run across the United States of America, Shaun Evans chronicles both challenging and...See more

Shaun Evans is a physical therapist and distance runner in Upstate New York where he resides with his wife, Nichole, and two sons, Shamus and Simon. In 2015, at Shamus's request, he made an attempt to run across America. Better Together is a memoir of Shaun's upbringing and a recap of the Evans family's epic adventure from coast to coast. From his upbringing in rural Upstate New York to an attempt to run across the United States of America, Shaun Evans chronicles both challenging and motivational moments in his life in Better Together . Shaun's story begins small on his family's farm as his parents encourage him to run laps around the house to burn off excess energy. He then learns to harness that energy into athletic and academic pursuits. As the author grows, so does his story; from lessons at home, in the classroom, and on various fields of play, Shaun takes us on an introspective journey. Follow along with his embarrassment and distress when he has to make amends for being a bully. Empathize with his hope and despair as he and his teammates strive for their first win on the basketball court. Feel his pain as he recuperates from a shard of glass in his foot that derails his early running career. Throughout the account, Shaun sets his aspirations high and is tenacious in his pursuit of those goals. As Evans reflects on his youth, persistence and determination resonate as common themes. His work ethic in school and on the soccer field leads him to Notre Dame College where he continues to strive for success and eventually meets the love of his life, Nichole, while he simultaneously trains for his first marathon. Evans soon realizes his mind and his legs have a propensity for endurance, and he decides to set his sights on qualifying for the Olympic Marathon trials. His blog, Educate to Empower, can be found at ainsleysangels.org. Follow Shaun on social media, @power2push. See less