Having contributed chapters to a variety of other authors’ books over the years, Jane’s first book Food for Sport was published in September 2001 by The Crowood Press.
Her second book, Nutrition for Marathon Running was published by The Crowood Press in August 2005.
Her third book, Food for Rugby was published in February 2008 by The Crowood Press.
www.crowood.com,
and is also available at www.amazon.co.uk.
Food For Rugby Forward
"I first met Jane Griffin at the onset of the professional game in 1996. The emergence of professionalism was not about just getting paid to play but in the changing of ideas to bring the game to the heights of ability. In the amateur days we all worked and rugby was very much a hobby, although one of huge personal importance. Our ambition never reached fulfilment because we never prepared properly. Our training and lifestyle was of a low standard and it took us a long time to raise the bar. Jane was instrumental in my own journey from over-weight fatty to captain of my country. There was no quick fix, just a re-education of my dietary life to maximise my performance. At times it was very tough and even now I look back and wish I had taken a far better view to nutrition in my teens. I was late in learning but Jane’s intervention meant I had a lot of years at the top. To train properly, to play at a high level, nutrition is vitally important. Jane’s commonsense approach is ideal for the professional rugby player."
Keith Wood
Jane is a regular contributor to Readers Digest publications.
Food For Sport - Eat well Perform Better Reviews "Accessing good dietetic information is not always easy. I welcome this book as an innovation for anybody involved in sport." "If you’re exercising like mad but never seem
to lose weight take a look at Food for Sport, a new book by Jane Griffin.
Jane has tons of experience as a qualified sports dietitian, advising
everyone from the Olympic Association to ballerinas." "…written in a style
that’s readable and easy to understand." "This is an excellent book
packed with practical advice – areas include diet management, supplements,
fluid replacement and weight control – and it applies equally to
pro and amateur players." "Food for Sport, Eat Well,
Perform Better – Book of the Month" "It’s brilliant" "..this accessible book
tells you how to adapt your diet to suit your sporting needs, with chapters
looking at training, competing and injury. The theory behind the practical
advice is fully explained, and specific advice given for both younger
and older athletes, women and vegetarians." "If you spend hours sweating
it out spinning, stepping or power yoga-ing yourself into unspeakable
positions every week, yet never shift a pound, grab a copy of Food for
Sport by Jane Griffin. A practical book designed for everyone from dedicated
athletes to those simply trying to eat well for an active lifestyle, you
can dip and read according to your needs." Nutrition for Marathon Running Reviews "There is no aspect of nutritional preparation for running a marathon and road races generally that is not covered in this book. It is highly recommended." "If everyone in the world who runs marathons buys a copy (and they should!), you’ll make a fortune."
Dr Lady Redgrave
Woman’s Own 22nd July 2002
"…the science is there and detailed enough to satisfy the more
experienced coach or athlete but will not scare off the newcomer."
"No matter what your event or coaching interests you’ll find
this work invaluable. It’s a first class publication that should
take pride of place on any sports person’s bookshelf."
The Coach Jan/Feb 2002
Rugby World July 2002
Runner’s World April 2002
My brother!
Sporting Woman December 2001
"….first
you should digest the chapters on basic nutrition, physiology and body
composition in order to understand why the hard work is not yielding results.
It will soon become obvious that you are inadvertently eating more than
you need and/or overestimating the calories burnt during a quick burst
in the gym."
Amanda Ursell, Sunday Times 7th July
2002
Tony Ward (coach)
Sally Ann Voak (journalist)