Ultra Endurance Runner, Athlete & Coach... Meet Bobby!
With a current focus on ultra endurance running events and a seven day training schedule, Bobby Dee's athletic background is almost unmatched.
In a past life, Bobby was part of an elite military unit, a high-level rugby player, bodybuilder, strongman and triathlete... is there anything he hasn't done?
Scroll down to learn more about Bulk Nutrients ambassador Bobby Dee, his motivations, passions and essential products to support his active lifestyle.
Hi, I'm Bobby Dee.
I'm a lifelong lover of fitness. At present, my athletic endeavours are focusing on ultra endurance running events - anything from 50 kilometres up to multi-day races covering hundreds of kilometres. In a previous life I was part of an elite military unit, a high-level rugby player, bodybuilder, strongman and triathlete.
Apart from loving to be active I am also a chiropractor, and coach athletes from all sporting backgrounds to achieve their goals - from CrossFit to Ironman triathlons and everything in between.
I love Bulk Nutrients because I can purchase pure ingredients to come up with my own concoctions with the ratio of ingredients I want. My go to is creatine, beta alanine and citruiline malate for a pre-workout, and my sleep time involves ZMA, ashwagandha and Max Sleep.
Recommendations
Here are some of the Bulk Products I love...
Creatine Monohydrate
Why I love it: It's the only supplement that I recommend for everyone! For muscle, energy, neural/mental health - it's a must for all.
How I use it: In my own secret mix... which is not so secret anymore! With citruline malate and beta alanine, with warmed up water and a bit of honey!
Max Sleep
Why I love it: Having a very poor sleep pattern from a young age, waking at 2.30am most mornings to help out at the newsagent (what are they again?) I have had disrupted sleep for YEARS - this is the best and helps me both get to sleep and stay asleep.
How I use it: Nightly before bed.
Citrulline Malate
Why I love it: It's great for energy, blood flow and a small added pump to my gym sessions. I also feel I do not get as sore when I take it.
How I use it: With my secret mix - see above!
Beta Alanine
Why I love it: It gives me some tingles, helps me prepare for my workout, and gives me a boost to get out a few extra reps each set. It also helps my endurance for running.
How I use it: In my (not so) secret mix.
My Approach to Nutrition
As a coach I have tried all diets - from raw vegan to carnivore - and what works best for me is being a balanced omnivore with a slight bias towards animal protein including fish, beef and chicken.
I always eat whole foods, and I avoid gluten as i have celiac disease.
My Day on a Plate
I don't track or weigh or measure - but most days go something like this:
- Morning: Long black and bone broth.
- After Training #1: Bananas, apple and a can of tuna.
- After Training #2: Lunch is often lean beef mince, orange, apple and carrot.
- Dinner: Fish/salmon, rice, sweet potato, salad.
- Dessert: Mousse made with 1/2 an avocado, banana, mango, RAW dairy, honey.
What is my average daily calorie intake? 4500.
Any foods you avoid? Anything with gluten.
Foods I crave... Sweet potato
Go to cheat meal: Home-made mexican.
Training Schedule
Current Plan
- Monday: Easy run + hard full body weight session.
- Tuesday: Hard interval running.
- Wednesday: Easy run + strides + hard full body weight session.
- Thursday: Easy run.
- Friday: Hill sprints or trail fartlek + full body weight session.
- Saturday: Long run 2.5-4 hours.
- Sunday: Power walk 60-90 minutes.
Latest Results
Do you have any medium/long term goals you're working towards?
Heading to France to run at the UTMB Mt Blanc in August for the TDS Race!
Also, the Coast to Kosci 240km race will take place in December.
Have you had any exceptional results in the last few years?
Top 20 UTK 100 Mile Race.
Top 10 age group UTA 100km race.
2nd place overall Kokoda Track Race in PNG in 2023.
