NewsJanuary 1, 2017

The myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run was held at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017. The athletic ride-along program matches endurance athletes of all skill levels with people with disabilities who would not otherwise be able to experience such events. The day began with a Run for God devotional at 9 a.m., followed by one mile, 5K, and 10K races.

Ashlynn Porter looks on as race participants prepare for the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Ashlynn Porter looks on as race participants prepare for the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Tim Summers, Dana Glass, and Tiffany Smith push Tommie Gray to the finish line of his first myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Tim Summers, Dana Glass, and Tiffany Smith push Tommie Gray to the finish line of his first myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Amy Jansen congratulates Ashlynn Porter after finishing the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Amy Jansen congratulates Ashlynn Porter after finishing the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Event coordinator Debbie Leoni speaks to race participants at the 4-H Exhibit Hall in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Event coordinator Debbie Leoni speaks to race participants at the 4-H Exhibit Hall in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Joe Windekneckt leads the pack at the start of the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run while pushing an empty wheelchair outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017. The chair was left empty in memory of Brandon McArthur, a myTEAM Triumph captain, who participated in over 70 races before passing away on September 25, 2016. 
Joe Windekneckt leads the pack at the start of the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run while pushing an empty wheelchair outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017. The chair was left empty in memory of Brandon McArthur, a myTEAM Triumph captain, who participated in over 70 races before passing away on September 25, 2016. 
Mike Higgins starts the clock while his daughter, Sarah Higgins, watches runners in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Mike Higgins starts the clock while his daughter, Sarah Higgins, watches runners in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Participants in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run make their way around the course in the early minutes of the race at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Participants in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run make their way around the course in the early minutes of the race at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Amy Jansen, Janice Burger, and Bailey Urhahn hold Ashlynn Porter's hands as she approaches the finish line at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Amy Jansen, Janice Burger, and Bailey Urhahn hold Ashlynn Porter's hands as she approaches the finish line at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Dusty Ashby stays warm while watching racers from inside of the 4-H Exhibit Hall in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Dusty Ashby stays warm while watching racers from inside of the 4-H Exhibit Hall in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Volunteer Mark Klaus looks out for traffic while participants in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run cross East Rodney Drive in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2016.
Volunteer Mark Klaus looks out for traffic while participants in the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run cross East Rodney Drive in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2016.
Sarah Ressel and Suzanne VanderFeen make their way to the finish line during the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
Sarah Ressel and Suzanne VanderFeen make their way to the finish line during the myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run outside of the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017.
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The myTEAM Triumph Resolution Run was held at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau on January 1, 2017. The athletic ride-along program matches endurance athletes of all skill levels with people with disabilities who would not otherwise be able to experience such events. The day began with a Run for God devotional at 9 a.m., followed by one mile, 5K, and 10K races.

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