Hey @dlukes01,
The debate on accepting FTP increases vs building Progression Levels has been discussed on here a bunch of times in the past, and all of us at TR usually recommend the same thing in this situation.
We built out a feature that gives an “FTP Adjustment” (small 2% change in FTP) when training in Specialty phases rather than using AI FTP Detection to generate a brand new FTP with the goal of minimizing large jumps in FTP in order to continue climbing up to higher-level workouts.
This only happens if you successfully complete a level 9.0 workout in the Sweet Spot, Threshold, VO2 Max, or Anaerobic Zones, OR if you fail a level 2.0 workout and your Post-Workout survey response for that session is marked as “too intense” or “training fatigue” and you are in the Speciality phase. You can read more about FTP Adjustments vs. FTP Detections in the link below.
Again, this type of behavior is typically best kept in Specialty phases as that’s where you’re building fitness specificity for your target event. Your case is a bit strange though since you’re A). coming off of a respiratory infection and B). don’t have much of a Specialty phase in place.
What might be the best option here is to rebuild your plan with the same start date as you originally did to try and get Plan Builder to put a Specialty phase in place before your event. This will help with the issue we’re discussing, but will also build out a taper before your race.
I’d be happy to help work on this for you if you’d like – just say the word! 