Training my cat to run up to 20 miles

pshhh ok wrote:

lonely guy wrote:

I've been really lonely on my runs recently and don't have anyone to run with here. I live in a small town and no one here runs competitively or even cares about it. I, however, own a cat who I've noticed is quite fast when I get out some catnip for him. His name is Silas Kiplacat and he's 3 years old. He's an Australian Mist.

I plan to start taking him on runs with me. What is the best way to quickly increase his endurance so that he's able to run 20 miles at 7 minute pace?

dude you didn't name your cat silas kiplacat 3 years ago. no one even knew who silas kiplagat was till this summer

I, changed his name when my wife left me, took the dog, the trailerverything, and left me with only the cat. Please help guys, Silas expressed an interest in entering a local half marathon today, and I really want him to be ready. I'll see about getting a rat for him to train with and covering it in yarn, but I don't think that's gonna push him over the competitive edge.

Not sure about Daniels or Lydiard for the training leading up to raqce day but here are two potential race day motivation methods:

Insta-PETA-Protest-Method:

1) Make sure to place timing tag immediately next to rabies tag

2) Place Silas on the starting line

3) Stand behind Silas with the biggest spray bottle of water that you can locate (use a Super Soaker if you have to do so)

4) Spray. Cat sprints. Cat sits. Repeat

Cat Friendly Method

1) Fly to Seattle.

2) Visit Pike Place Fish Market

3) Roll around in a pile of salmon

4) purchase one large salmon

5) stop by the original Starbucks location for a skinny, cinammon, dulce, half-caf, no whip, light foam, extra hot latte (you should get quick service due to your stench so feel free to add to the number of commands)

6) go to the airport

7) place salmon in pants and then walk through bodyscanner with a delightful grin on your face

8) explain reason for salmon [cat motivator] to TSA before or after full cavity search

9) fly home (kick back; you'll find that you will probably have open seats next to you)

10) Place timing tag next to rabies tag on Silas

11) Rub purchased salmon on you and put some bits on 1/4 inch spikes before screwing in your spikes (yes you will have trouble with footing on the roads but you may get some Omega 3's by osmosis during the run!)

12) Place Silas behind you at the line

13) when the gun goes off, get after it!

lonely guy wrote:

... His name is Silas Kiplacat...

My cat is named Dean Katnezes and he can run 50 miles. He going to attempt the 24-hour mini treadmill world record for cats, to highlight the national launch of AcceleKitty, the patented 4:1 carbohydrate-to-protein drink.

lonely guy wrote:

I've been really lonely on my runs recently and don't have anyone to run with here. I live in a small town and no one here runs competitively or even cares about it. I, however, own a cat who I've noticed is quite fast when I get out some catnip for him. His name is Silas Kiplacat and he's 3 years old. He's an Australian Mist.

I plan to start taking him on runs with me. What is the best way to quickly increase his endurance so that he's able to run 20 miles at 7 minute pace?

This post is excellent.

lonely guy wrote:

I've been really lonely on my runs recently and don't have anyone to run with here. I live in a small town and no one here runs competitively or even cares about it. I, however, own a cat who I've noticed is quite fast when I get out some catnip for him. His name is Silas Kiplacat and he's 3 years old. He's an Australian Mist.

I plan to start taking him on runs with me. What is the best way to quickly increase his endurance so that he's able to run 20 miles at 7 minute pace?

Cats are a little bit reticent, so just clip a leash on it's collar and drag it along.

Eventually it will learn to catch up.

If this doesn't work or is holding you up while running, do the same thing later while riding your bike.

This is mostly mental training, not physical, and eventually the cat will learn to run well.

If it doesn't, then you could always just get another cat and try it again.

Cat Lover wrote:

That sounds like a cool cat.

Cats are sprinters, not distance runners. If you want a distance runner, get a dog.

True cats are far quicker than dogs. They have to be to survive!

They would be tremendous distance runners if you could control them...but they are usually bad cats and do not desire to be controlled.

My cat is and island cat. He is the baddest cat in all the land.

lonely guy wrote:

I took my cat today, on a leash. It was slow going and I was almost dragging him. Everything could be at least alright today until a robber stole the leash right off my cat. Then less than a quarter mile later, a dog appeared and scared the living daylights out of Silas. It took me almost an hour to catch him. I'm kind of disappointed though. I couldnt run 20 miles in an hour. I need to increase Silas Kiplacat's endurance and you've got to help me.

The solution is pretty obvious dude - you need to buy him a pair of cat roller skates. Then when you pull him along on the leash he's just going to cruise along behind you at whatever pace you're setting...

I have a cat called Moggie Vessey and a dog named Mary Canine

My dog clocks 800 meters in 1:12. She is a total fur missile.

How'd this turn out?