GLC- When I race, I usually have more than one goal.

The stretch goal - that is the elusive one when all the stars are aligned, the weather is perfect and me too and I put down the perfect race. (I haven't had one of those in 5 years of doing duathlons). The next goal is to PB one of the legs of the event. I tend to be a bit weak on the 2nd run - so that is always a good goal for me. Sometimes, depending on the course it will be to PB the bike- whatever... And sometimes it will be just to finish and have fun.
I'm doing my first Olympic distance in June. I already know that having fun will be my goal.

Anyway, the point is to have several goals - you can always take away some learning from a race.

I think you did pretty good to PB two legs of your tri. Nothing to be ashamed of!