I think my lack of FTP progression is causing mental distress

No, not everyone is over 300 watts. Based on this:

Only the top 15% (or so, I’m eyeballing it) of men are.

I think the standard things to consider are nutrition and recovery. If you’ve covered those bases, then maybe you just have hit the point where 3-5 hours of SST can take you and need to mix it up. And, keep in mind that FTP isn’t the end-all be-all of cycling. Not by a long shot.

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