Transition Question (2-whistle)

[Eckley]

I thought about this last night during a game I was officiating. The game was a 2-whistle game. I was the trail and then became the new lead during a transition. The turnover happened about 10 feet in front of me and the players came running right at me. Should I have tried to beat them down the floor, staying in front of them, watching over my shoulder as I ran? Or, should I have let them pass me and then watch for the foul from behind as I ran to my position? I always try to beat the players and sometimes have to briefly turn my head to make sure I don't run into anyone (which is a problem in tiny gyms). I've seen some officials allow the the players to pass them, but these officials are older officials who can't keep up with the players. Is there a correct way to officiate plays like this?