Hey @slowmart!
I totally relate to the frustration of putting the work in but not seeing the needle move as much as you’d hoped 
. As you were describing your current approach, a few things came to mind.
Some Observations:
Looking at your calendar, it seems that consistency has been an issue. I can see that you’ve been doing a lot of unstructured riding which might be impacting your ability to stay consistent with structured workouts. It looks like you might be struggling to find the right balance between intensity, volume and recovery.
That could help explain why your FTP hasn’t moved as much as you’d hoped—consistency with structured workouts is key to driving progress.
My suggestion:
Have you considered using Plan Builder? The newest version of Plan Builder uses AI to analyze your training history and create a plan based on those insights. It will tell you the exact volume and intensity distriubution that will work for you, based on the information it learns from your training history.
If raising your FTP is your goal, you can specify that when going through Plan Builder and TrainerRoad will create your training plan with this goal in mind.
By aligning your training more closely with your recovery needs and performance trends, Plan Builder will help you make consistent, measurable progress.
Other Factors to Consider:
Beyond the plan itself, how’s your sleep, nutrition, and overall recovery? As you know, quality sleep and fueling can make a significant difference, especially when you’re handling higher volumes or more intense work.
You can use Plan Builder from the Training Plans tab on the website or app. This forum post also describes the improvements we made to Plan Builder.
Let me know if you have any questions!