Where to grocery shop ‘til you drop

Brightly lit aisles are filled with rows stop you from shopping there. They have, by far, the best quality food and the largest selection of it. That being said, they are the most expensive grocery store. If price is parking lot at the bottom in San Anselmo. The run is surrounded by beautiful views as it surrounds the reservoir and looks up at the hills of Fairfax. Like most running trails, Phoenix Lake has alternative trails besides the usual loop; one trail branches off to a 9-mile out-and-back run all the way to Crown Road in Ross. The loop around the lake is basically flat, with occasional roots in the ground and stairs ascending and descending throughout. The loop is partially covered, sporadically going through the trees, creating shaded areas. Overall, Phoenix Lake is a great beginner’s trail and can be finished off with a nice snack from Barton’s Bagels, which is only a mile down the road.

Ring Mountain: Incline Training lmoffett@redwoodbark.org

One good thing about Ring Mountain is that it extends from southern Corte Madera to northern Tiburon, allowing access to a bunch of different trailheads. One route starts in Corte Madera via the Phyllis and Ellman trail. The first noticeable thing about the trail was that it was entirely uphill. Some may prefer this for hill training but other runners may struggle with the constant incline and the little to no sun protection. The way up was a bit rocky and slippery but overall led to a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay and made a great running trail filled with unique, grassy and rocky terrain.

GLEAMING, SEASONAL PILES of produce appeal to the eyes, appetites and carts brands, you would be better suited to look at Nugget or Safeway.

Safeway fmitchell@redwoodbark.org

Safeway is the biggest and most wellknown grocery store in the area. They have a large array of products and are very diverse in their selection of brands.

In addition, they have a bakery in store with fresh baked goods which can be great for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. To add to their bakery selection, they have a pastry chef available to make cakes and cupcakes. Although Safeway is very quick and convenient, the workers are few and far between and less willing to help. But unlike Nugget and Trader Joe's, they do offer the convenience of self-checkout which can make grocery shopping much quicker and easier.