DOH!!
Well I snapped him at the beginning of the race and missed most of him, I snapped again near the end of the race and TOTALLY missed him, then again at the end and missed him. Do you think there's something I need to learn?
However, this is proving to be one of the best parts of being a parent - seeing how your progeny live their lives as young adults. Very exciting!! So those of you who are still at the sick and sleepless nights stage - there's light at the end of the tunnel!!