The podcast we’d like to highlight is CTolleRun with Shannon Rowbury. Her Olympic medal recognition is indeed “a long time coming.”

Ruth Chepngetich runs a mind-blowing marathon and at least five of the featured podcasts dig into this topic.

I count seven pods this week centered around the Chicago Marathon, but more unique and notable are two pods about pro athlete retirement transition.

It’s a new season and this week’s pods include fall marathon and cross country previews. We also recommend a listen to Coffee Club’s chat with Allie Ostrander.

We added two new pods to our report that you ought to check out.

Look for chats with Kenneth Rooks, Hobbs Kessler, Dakotah Lindwurm and Juliette Whittaker

Kara Goucher and Des Linden delivered daily reactions and insights while on the ground in Paris.

Pointing out two “always terrific” interview subjects among this week’s pods: Deena Kastor on Lactic Acid and Alexi Pappas on I’ll Have Another

Take a brief break from binge watching the Olympics and listen to one of the many pods that tee up the Paris Track & Field action.

Get to know Shane Cohen, who burst onto the 800m scene, on Lactic Acid, hosted by Dom Smith and Laura Thweat.