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you left marathon beautiful photos but exhausted sister dai’s old waist
Recently, marathon runners in various cities have discovered a sad problem: they can't find the beautiful photos taken by Sister Dai after the race. This issue has troubled runners for over a month and seriously affects their ability to post on social media after the race. Many runners used to be delighted when Sister Dai captured them on the track; being featured on her WeChat public account 'Dai Wu Yan' in the 'Hunks List' or 'Beauties List' was as exciting as being chosen by the emperor.
Many runners are concerned about where Sister Dai has been during this time and why she hasn't been on the track taking photos. The running community is abuzz with speculation.
Some say Sister Dai was whisked away by a handsome guy she met on the track; others say she has retired from taking marathon photos; still others claim she wrote too many 'negative articles' about marathons and is now trapped at home by the organizing committee's staff.
As a man who has shared a standard twin room with Sister Dai, I feel it's necessary to step up and clarify some facts to set the record straight.
The rumor that Sister Dai was taken away by a handsome guy is utterly baseless. Despite the name 'Sister,' he is actually a man with a full beard, often referred to as the 'Sister with a Mustache.' If anything, people might believe he could whisk away a pretty girl from the track. Once, a girl asked him, 'Are you single?' He replied righteously, 'At home, I'm not single; but out here, I am.'
——From Dai Wu Yan
As for the idea that Sister Dai has retired, that's impossible. He can't afford to retire because he can't even afford a golden basin. Besides taking photos, he has no other skills, and he has elderly parents, a young daughter, and a wife to support. If he doesn't travel across the country taking photos on the track, his whole family might have to survive on energy gels. Could he take photos of birds in the park with the old men? If he did that, I wouldn't even give him an energy gel.
The notion that he is trapped at home by the organizing committee is also impossible. We live in a socialist country governed by the rule of law. If they took him to court, he might even get 16,000 yuan in compensation. Moreover, under the leadership of our Party, all levels of government and public security agencies are conducting thorough 'anti-crime and evil' campaigns. I doubt any organizing committee would dare to block his home.
——From the Internet
There are too many rumors in the community, and I won't clarify each one.
None of these rumors are true, but there must be a reason why Sister Dai hasn't been out taking photos. He can't just stop without an explanation.
The truth is quite sad. Sister Dai has been bedridden recently. Despite being young and energetic just a while ago, he was struck down by a herniated disc, which has left him in excruciating pain and unable to get out of bed.
——From Dai Wu Yan
Fortunately, Sister Dai's condition isn't too serious. With proper medical treatment and rest, he will recover.
The main reason for Sister Dai's herniated disc is his relentless work ethic. Unlike other photographers, he takes photos from the start to the end of the marathon, continuously clicking away. He can take between 20,000 to 70,000 photos in a single race, often leaving him unable to straighten his back afterward.
He works tirelessly, often traveling to a new city every week for several consecutive weeks. Even a young man in his twenties would find this exhausting, let alone someone nearing 50. Sometimes, he even does back-to-back marathons, like last year when he photographed the Xi'an Marathon on Saturday and rushed to Jingzhou early Sunday morning. He covered nearly 40 races last year, taking over a million photos.
——From Dai Wu Yan
Despite taking so many photos last year, he only received a little over 30,000 yuan in tips, which all went into buying his current camera.
Getting rich from tips is impossible. This year, Sister Dai has started a new business line, selling running gear like energy gels, Bonobos glasses, and Warrior socks at marathon expos.
Now, Sister Dai spends two to three days before the race selling products, takes photos during the race, writes articles afterward, and sometimes even runs the marathon himself. He then edits the photos, making him a 'decathlon' type of person and a very hardworking man.
However, humans are not made of iron. Such a hectic schedule has taken a toll on Sister Dai's body, leading to a herniated disc that compresses the nerves in his left leg, causing sciatica. Now, he's either in the hospital, on his way to the hospital, or lying in bed at home.
Sister Dai is one of thousands of marathon photographers in China. He and his colleagues work hard to capture the most beautiful moments on the track for us, but their earnings are far from matching their efforts. Marathon photographers' income mainly comes from two sources: platform fees and runners' tips.
The fees from photo platforms are very limited, often just a few hundred yuan, which may not even cover the photographers' travel and accommodation expenses. Runners' tips are also minimal. According to recent data from 'Ai Yun Dong,' the photographer who received the most tips, 'ML Xiangzi,' earned only 23,626.82 yuan for 29 races, averaging just 814 yuan per race. Most photographers shoot dozens of races a year and earn just over 10,000 yuan in tips, with many earning less than 10,000 yuan, which is pitifully low.
Marathon photographers endure a lot of hardship. They travel long distances from one city to another, carrying heavy camera equipment. On race day, they stand, squat, sit, or lie down for hours to take photos, and then they have to endure the long journey back home.
Marathon photographers capture beautiful photos for us, preserving our wonderful memories. We hope that when you see a good photo of yourself, you can tip the photographer as much as you can afford, so they can feel the warmth and support of the running community.
Finally, here's some good news: Sister Dai's recovery is progressing well with active treatment, and he is expected to return soon. There's a high chance you'll see him at this week's Jingdezhen Marathon, or at the latest, next week's Miyun Marathon, where you can once again find the beautiful photos he takes.
If you see Sister Dai on the track, give him a banana because he'll probably be starving from skipping breakfast; or give him a cup of water because he'll likely be very thirsty in this hot weather. After the race, find your favorite photo on his WeChat public account 'Dai Wu Yan' and tip him generously so he can treat himself to a nice meal.
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