A woman who was assaulted while running subdued her attacker until police arrived and arrested him, according to News4 Washington.
The woman was running in Arlington, Virginia, when a man on an electric bike slapped her backside as he rode by.
“I just wanted to catch him, especially when I saw him smiling and taking off on his electric bike,” she told the news outlet.
She flagged down a car, and together, they followed the assailant for about a mile when she was able to restrain him with a chokehold until authorities came. Media outlets captured it on video.
Edgar Estrada Espana, 25, was arrested for assault and battery, and then treated for minor injuries. He was issued a summons and released, according to News4 Washington.
“I know I can defend myself,” the woman said, but she notes it will take her some time to feel safe again while running.
Heather is the former food and nutrition editor for Runner's World, the author of The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook, and a seven-time marathoner with a best of 3:31—but she is most proud of her 1:32 half, 19:40 5K, and 5:33 mile.
