Was it a race or a family vacation?  It seemed like it was really neither for me.  It was nice to have people at the finish line...but admittedly an added stress to have to pack for the kids and worry about them when I really needed to be in my "space" for the race.  Oh well. 

Finish line hugs for the kiddos...too bad they couldn't ease my disappointment over yet another terrible swim, slow, wet bike ride and hilly run.