I prefer to race alone (I do sprint Du's)- though DH and maybe kids will come watch one race. I've often thought about why I prefer this- is it my fears? Others expectations? But I've stopped ruminating and just accepted it. My family when they do come see me for such a brief period of time- I often wonder if it is worth it for them?

If my friends wanted to come..I suppose I would not stop them - they are my friends and likely would have been a support somewhere along the line - and perhaps if they weren't athletically inclined, the exposure might influence them....

I think it is a tough call; I'm sure you'll make the right one for you.