One Sunday afternoon, while on a training run, Kelly Herron encountered a frightening situation in a public park restroom. Unexpectedly, she found herself confronted by a man who had been hiding in one of the stalls. Recalling the incident, Kelly described how the man swiftly attacked her, attempting to commit a sexual assault.
In a struggle on the bathroom floor, Kelly realized she had to fight with all her strength. Fortunately, just weeks prior, she had attended a self-defense class organized by her company. The techniques she had learned there became crucial in that moment. One such technique involved targeting vulnerable areas with force.
Using the skills she had acquired, Kelly fought back against her attacker, striking him and managing to overpower him. With the help of a passerby in the park, her assailant was contained until authorities arrived.
Reflecting on the harrowing ordeal, Kelly emphasized her determination to resist the assault, refusing to be a victim. The suspect, identified as Gary Steiner, a 40-year-old registered sex offender, was charged with attempted rape and assault, and detained on a significant bail amount.
