Here's why:
* Top Speed: While a cat can reach speeds of up to 30 mph in short bursts, humans can achieve speeds of up to 28 mph in short sprints. However, humans have better endurance.
* Endurance: Humans can sustain a faster pace for much longer than cats. Cats are built for short, powerful bursts of speed, not sustained running.
Conclusion: A cat might beat you in a short race, but over a longer distance, a human's endurance would win out.