The Christmas lull in running is almost here but last week was a good one in terms of action. We break it down for you including the richest half-marathon in the world in Saudi Arabia which with little fanfare paid women and men equal prize money and where women were allowed to race in shorts.
Kenya faces the prospect of being banned from international athletics because of doping problems that have now reached "crisis" levels, according to authorities in the country.
Kenya's athletics reputation is once again taking a pummelling after the suspension this year of an unusually large number of long distance runners for suspected doping.
Kenyan athletics reputation took a blow after the suspension this year of an unusually large number of long-distance runners for suspected doping.
"Doping is a menace which kills the credibility of Kenyan athletes and the country. I encourage every Kenyan athlete to run clean", star Kipchoge urged.