In fact, she feels she wouldn't be able to be as successful as a marathon runner if not for the perfect balance of having a family life. I wouldn't like to have just running. For me the balance is having a family, having a supportive family, and being able to be a little bit selfish and do my running which I enjoy as well. Generally I think we keep on top of it all. Turland experiences feelings of guilt.
School holidays can sometimes be frustrating because it's difficult.
I want to be with the children but I need to fit my training in and probably get a massage once a week, and sometimes you feel like you're a bit selfish trying to have time to yourself because you've got four people who need time as well. But family grounds me. I came straight home. A friend rang to congratulate me and asked if I was going out to celebrate. I said no I had to do housework because I'd been away from home since the Friday.