Stop Me Project

6x NAIA All-American and 2025 NAIA 10K National Champion Luca Madeo returns to Airey Bros Radio for his second appearance, and a lot has changed since April. In this packed episode, Luca takes us inside his whirlwind summer—winning the German Half Marathon Championship (U23 & Men), running a 28:59 10K PB, placing 17th at the U23 European Championships, and announcing his transfer from the University of the Cumberlands to Adams State University—one of the most dominant distance programs in NCAA history.We dive deep into:Training & racing across continentsWinning national titles in challenging conditionsTransitioning from NAIA to NCAA DIIThe benefits of training at 7,500 feet in Alamosa, ColoradoRepresenting Germany on the European stageLong-term goals from NCAA competition to a professional careerWhether you’re a distance running fan, a student-athlete considering a transfer, or just love stories of grit and ambition, this is an inside look at one of Europe’s fastest rising talents.