I first read about this product at the November – December 2013
issue of The Bull Runner magazine.
The Forquad was among the items listed at
the “All You Want For Christmas” section. It promised to be perfect for runners
susceptible to cramping. How? By providing optimal support for the
quadriceps and hamstrings while also supporting the ITB. The Compressport fabric is supposed to
provide rigidity and support to muscles and is designed to reduce shock waves and
vibrations. This helps prevent muscle
tears, joint pain, contractures, micro-injuries and muscle fatigue.
Sounds good. But this product of Swiss technology (http://www.compressport.com/) does not come cheap. The company prides
itself in crafting high-end quality product with medical background. The price listed is Php 4,990 in stores like
G-Stop and Secondwind as indicated in the magazine. But I got lucky as I was
able to source from Planet Sports at Php 3,300.
Immediately after procuring a
pair of Forquad last February 12, I put it to the test on a 22-km run the following
day. And come February 16, at a pacer duty at the TBR Dream Marathon, the product
was deployed again.
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| At the February 13 long run, BP’s form looks good even after a half marathon under the sun. Could be the Forquad? |
My assessment is it works. The
Forquad seems to deliver on its promise to strengthen and provide recovery to
the thighs. The compression fiber helps reduce the shock waves coming from the
hard ground like concrete and asphalt roads. It helps reduce the oscillatory
movement of the muscles. It does all
this without hampering my pace. This is
good for runners with knee problems. I
am one and I know a few more who are.
Count the Bicolano Penguin as
a believer in this Swiss import.
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