Author, of "Fast Girl – A Life Spent Running From Madness" a New York Times Best Seller. The book follows Suzy’s path from child phenomenon runner to Olympian, and then her struggles with life after running and an eventual year in Las Vegas as a high-end escort. After Suzy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, her entire life makes sense and recovery to a life of contentment begins.
Suzy is also a Public Speaker. Her topics vary, ranging from her experience with bipolar disorder, the avoiding the pitfalls of running, eating disorders & body image issues, and the motivational angle of rising from rock bottom.
Her athletic career is remarkable:
U.S. Olympian - 3
U.S. National Championships - 7
Former U.S. Record Holder at 1000m
Former U.S. Indoor Record Holder at 800m
Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist, ‘98
Fifth at 2002 World Cross-Country Championships - Best ever finish by U.S. Woman at World XC Championships (short course)
5 sub-4’s, including 5 of the 9 fastest times ever run by an American
Only American Woman to ever have the fastest seasonal 1500m time in the world
USA Track & Field Distance Runner of the Year, ‘00
Suzy has been featured in national ads for Nike, Reebok, Pert Plus Shampoo, Nordic Track, Clairol, Oakley, Kikkoman Foods, and Viactiv. She has been featured in magazines such as People, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Runner’s World, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Journal, Sports Illustrated & Outside Magazine and was featured on ABC’s 20/20 in September 2015. Her interests include running, of course, yoga, barre, cycling artwork, riding roller coasters and traveling. Suzy is married to Mark Hamilton and the couple has a 10-year-old daughter, Kylie.