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After running 78 miles together, Michelle Stolz and Long Nguyens stopped to exchange marriage vows at the Cramer Road aid station where they met in 2015. According to race director John Storkamp, during the 2015 Superior Fall Trail race Michelle was volunteering at the aid station overnight and Long was volunteering as a photographer – when their friend Kari made the introduction. Michelle went on to pace Kari after her aid station shift ended, with Long taking photos at the finish. “They connected there again and arranged to meet after the race. From that point on it has been countless adventures and races… they welcomed their dog Bean into their family and they have continued to work tirelessly – skillfully capturing races, the sport of trail running and the natural world through their stunning photos and videos,” said Storkamp. Despite stopping for about 45 minutes to get married, the couple finished the race in 35 hours and 2 minutes and 47 seconds.