Originally Posted by Seejay

I would agree with you on the need for glycogen, but I think the idea of targeting carbs around workouts is backwards. I realize it goes against trendy strength training and performance shakes.

I also do glycogen depleting workouts twice a week, but I don't target the carbs for that. I think that finding the sweet spot of carb eating, so that you are ready for "go time" any time, is the way to go. Instead of ups and downs depending on whether it's a training day or not.