I was looking to train for my first full-distance Ironman, and a friend of mine was being coached by Stuart at the time and suggested I reach out to him. I did, and after our initial chat felt very comfortable that he was the coach that I needed to get my over the line in Cairns 2023. As the weeks passed and we got closer to race day more and more scenarios ran through my head. Stuart helped me navigate these and told me that race day was simply a celebration of the training and hard work that I had put in. Pleased to say, that thought stayed with me during the race and got me over the line. If you're looking for a coach who genuinely wants you to cross the line and achieve your objective of completing a specific race...reach out to Stuart.

Would highly recommend Stu to help hit your race goals. Having not even done a single triathlon, Stu provided me with structured training to fit in with my busy work schedule to get me across the Sunny Coast 70.3 finish line. Having some issues with injury and worried I may not hit my goal, Stu was able to provide guidance and honest opinions on alternative race options to ultimately reach the same goal. The RTT family are extremely welcoming and for first timers like myself give all the necessary tips and advice making the entire journey an easy one. Personally I won’t hesitate to be coached by Stu for any future triathlon/running goals.

Readytotri Triathlon Coaching is simply the best. Stu has created an amazing, supportive and encouraging coaching program that allows you to work on your own goals alongside amazing other triathletes. Whenever I was in doubt Stu’s guidance and wise words would always be reassuring to me that I can do it and that it is possible. Stu taught me how to balance working full time and training for a half Ironman all while enjoying it. Can not recommend RTT Training enough!! 🔥

Stu is a fantastic coach with a wealth of knowledge - wanting to help as many people as possible achieve their goal. He takes the time to get to know you on a personal level and ensure your training matches your life. The whole RTT training group are a fantastic bunch of people who will support you and help you with whatever you need. I have no hesitation in referring my friends and family to RTT and will most definitely choose Stu for all my tri needs. Thanks for everything!

I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking to start/continue their triathlon journey

So I'd like to share my story, my ironman journey. So mid 2016 I was 120kg and unable to tie my shoe laces without holding my breath and nearly passing out. To get off the floor from playing with my then 4yr old was an effort I couldn't do without huffing and puffing. I decided it was enough and tim...

I started training with Stuart two months prior to my second Sprint Distance Triathlon with a goal of increasing my endurance and overall fitness. I found Stuart to be very knowledgeable, always available and flexible with my last minute requests to change training slots to work in with a busy life style. The group rides made the longer distance training much more enjoyable and everyone shared their tips and tricks which was very helpful. Having a Coach and someone to support and guide you is invaluable and couldn’t recommend Stuart and ReadyToTri enough!

A massive thank you to Stuart and the wider Ready to tri community for helping me with my first ever half Ironman. It was the first time ever doing a triathlon and with Stuart’s guidance and training plan I was able to finish proudly! Stuart helped answer all my questions and made a plan that was adaptable for work life. Even thought I was based in Melbourne and the coaching was all online, I had all the support I needed to complete my event and .. fall in love with the sport! Definitely will be back and look forward to working with Stuart soon to smash a new PB! Couldn’t recommend enough

To say I highly recommend Stuart Payne as a coach doesn't go far enough. I feel like Stu worked a miracle on me. In just under a year I went from not being able to walk/run 2 mins to completing a full distance Ironmaori triathlon (3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run) in Dec 2022.

I've been coached by Stuart for the last 4 or 5 months, prepping me for the Huskisson Triathlon (Classic distance). I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive, knowledgeable, accessible and genuinely caring coach and triathlon mentor.

Stuart helped me go from nothing to finishing my first ironman 70.3 in just a few months! He goes above and beyond with his coaching and would 100% recommend joining this amazing group of athletes.

As someone who had always played football their whole life, I decided to have a crack at completing a Triathlon! Under the guidance and expert planning of Stuart I completed my first event well under what I thought I would complete it in. Stuart’s programming and experience let me trust the process that led the way for me to fall in love with the training and enjoy what the body is capable of!!!

Ready to tri coaching has been a fantastic resource on my triathlon journey, I wouldn't have achieved my first 70.3 without it! Stuart's is an excellent coach and his own tri journey from beginner to ultra makes him a very approachable mentor for a newbie like me, thanks Stu!!

Stuart coached me for my first splint triathlon event, he is very supportive, accessible and approachable. His team is super friendly and welcoming. I have learnt so much in a short period of time, things like training with heart rate zones, transition and preparation for the race. His weekly personalised training programme fit well with my busy lifestyle with 3 little kids and he also made my training more enjoyable and less burnt out like I used to train by myself. I completed my first event with confidence and better finish time than I expected! I highly recommend Stuart as your triathlon coach.

Stu is an invaluable coach and mentor! I started working with Stu back in January and he has successfully helped me work up to my first Ironman 70.3 in 8 months. What makes Stu such an excellent coach is firstly that he has had his own inspiring journey, and has achieved and still continues to achieve so much in this field.

May 2020 - how best to beat that COVID-19 'iso' year? So 7yrs after my first Sunny Coast 70.3 in 2013, I wasn’t getting any younger and decide now or never, time to challenge myself to another Sunny Coast 70.3! But this time I was going to do something different, a first for me in fact...

In March of 2018 I had this crazy thought triathalon may be fun. By August I realised I definately needed some help to get me to the start line. This is when I began working with Stuart and the Readytotri crew. From my first day at run intervals everyone was friendly, down to earth and so welcoming...

I've been working with Stu for 9 months, initially returning from a break after major surgery. In that time we have focused on two major events - Noosa Triathlon and Mooloolaba Triathlon...

I met up with Stuart in February 2018 after Tweed Enduro, my first Half Ironman. I identified that day that I needed to improve my running. He said he could help with that, and so my journey began. With his support and commitment to my training, I have since completed 2 x 10km runs, 2x half marathons 1x Olympic Triathlon 2x half Ironman and 1x Full Ironman. My improvement continues, my fitness increases and my times improve. A huge thank you to team Readytotri and Stuart.....🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

After having previous personal trainers who make promises they don’t keep, I am happy to say I have found Stuart, who is organised, punctual, proactive and encouraging. I am not in to triathlons or marathons (I only run if I have a tennis racquet in my hand) so Stuart has tailored my programs for my needs and to help me improve my level of fitness and strength to assist with my martial arts training. Stuart and I meet at the beginning of every program to go through each exercise to ensure my technique is correct to avoid injuries. Throughout the program, Stuart is always contactable for any queries I may have. I would thoroughly recommend Stuart as a personal trainer.

I was looking to complete my first triathlon, as I live and work on a farm in regional NSW an online program was going to be my best option. I came across Stuart through a mutual friend and they recommend him. Training on your own can be difficult, Stuart personalised my program and kept it interesting, he constantly kept in touch, checking in on me and seemingly knowing when I was waning to motivate me. I would recommend Stuart as a trainer, I'm sure he would be just as good face to face as online. Thank you for getting me over the line, (without injury) for my first, but not my last triathlon.

Stuart has been very supportive with my journey in getting me ready for the Noosa Tri. He guided me so I can prevent myself from injuries as I kept straining myself in the past. And along the way, I have met some good people that trained under Stuart with the same goals and we have all helped each other achieve some of our goals. Thank you Stuart for being an excellent Coach. I felt that I really learnt a lot from you. 5 *

Being a complete novice I was unsure what to expect when joining a team like the Readytotri team and having had very little experience with coaching I was extremely nervous to say the least. Would I be good enough? Would I fit in? Would a coach make a difference? Well let me say this. Since the first contact with Stuart I have been made to feel welcome to the team and comfortable when asking silly amateur questions. Believe me there was and still is quite a few.

Gone Nuts 50km trail run was my goal. As a drive in drive out mine worker on a 2 week on/2 week off roster, Stuart’s ability to work my training around my roster, travel, fatigue levels was brilliant. The strength, core and interval sessions always kept me on my toes. Thank you 😊

Great role model. Awesome for triathlon. If you are looking for a supportive coach and nice team to be involved with, ReadyToTri is for you.

With a goal of completing my first 70.3 and a busy life, I was looking for flexibility in my training schedule when I met Stuart. Stuart is a great listener, and it is obvious that he wants to help you to achieve your fitness/race goals. I love the fact that he provided me with the training and guidance that was unique to my needs and worked around my schedule to rearrange and fit the right training sessions. Stuart and all the athletes from Ready to Tri were very supportive and always willing to help me with tips or answer my beginner's questions. I can't wait to set up new goals and restart training with them. Thanks Stuart!

Stuart and the whole Family at Readytotri are so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, they make you feel completely welcomed and safe to ask the hard questions. Stuart is always upbeat and positive and so easy to work with. I have loved every minute of training under Stuarts guidance.

I recently completed a 20-week training program leading into Ironman Australia. Stuart tailored the program around my family and work commitments with regular reviews and feedback. I can not convey how happy I was with the personal service and level of knowledge Stuart shared with me. If you are after a coach to help you in every aspect of Triathlon. I highly recommend ReadyToTri.

Jim Rooney - Ironman Australia with new PB of 1.5 hours

I have been racing triathlons for over 8 years, from enticer distances in 2009 to the Ironman World Champs in 2016; so unlike newcomers to the sport, gains are not always fast or noticeable. After a handful of single run sessions with Stuart, he offered to write my weekly run program to compliment my existing swim and bike training. Moving back to Olympic Distance this year, I am trying to improve my run pace. Since training under Stuart's guidance, my 5km PB has dropped from a 4:36 pace to a 4:23!

Jo-Lene Crank

Stuart has been providing triathlon coaching and mentoring for me since September 2016. Stuart coached me to a 12hr 40min finish at my first Ironman (New Zealand) in March 2017. Stuart formulated a training plan for me around my time constraints (full-time work and toddler) and always checked in to see how I was coping physically and mentally with the training blocks. Stuart even found the time to run and swim with me on a weekly basis. I found the level of personal attention extremely helpful and it boosted my motivation levels each week as I ticked off milestones in my training. If anyone needs a triathlon coach (short course or long course) Stuart is your man. Thank you Stuart! - Paul Hellen