I'm not sure how much the whole 'cataboc state this' and 'anabolic state taht' really matter. I mean.. my workouts are consistently 2 hours plus, and event day usually lasts at least 5, and I have been making steady progress for a LONG time now, as have many others who train this way.
Granted, 5 hours is a long time to have every workout, but I think it is the overall training/nutrition/rest picture that really matters.
Linder