Carla was/is from Holland and a real speedster in her day, I am pretty sure she was not Finnish. Is Jan Ettle still competing, she was a real talent also?Henry, finding the right shoe fit is key,personally I like to train in a racing flat, I have for most of my athleticcareer,the best way for me to feel good in a shoe is as though it is a hand in glove feel, the shoe conforms to my foot lightly and I still feel in touch with terra firma.I got sore ankles running in the foothills above Tramway as well though, massage therapy will help!