Long-distance running is when you run continuously for at least 5 miles - have you ever done this?
I wish I could, but the longest I've ever run continuously is a little over 2. I can't imagine running for twice that distance!
It is certainly aerobic and requires some stamina I just do not have - my daughter ran cross country and would go 8 sometimes.
That is an impressive feat. Did your daughter have any tips or tricks to build her stamina up to that point?
No she's just one of those people that get out there, run, and the endorphins kick in - I would imagine it's quite a bit of mental strength as well.
In my experience the mental battle was half of it. What are some of the not so obvious benefits to long distance running?
It actually increases the enzymes and hormones that stimulate the muscles and therefore the heart to work more efficiently.  It's why you see runners having resting heart rates of like 50
Wow, that is pretty unreal. Who are some famous long distance runners I might have heard about?
H Browning Ross devoted his life to long distance running and is often credited as the person that developed long distance runing in the US today.
I might have to read up on them sometime. Funnily enough, the only long distance runner I can think of is Forrest Gump!