Is there a good substitute to running 10 miles?

I know running can be a great way to lose weight and get ripped, but is there a good substitute to running 10 miles? For instance, what if I ran five miles, swam a little bit (I’m not a good swimmer, so not very much,) rode my bike for a while, and played basketball? I would do these all within a short period of time. What would be good distances for each sport to get similar results to running 10 miles?

How do you control your breathing when running?

When running, is there a certain breath pattern that you take in order to keep you running for a longer period of time?