19 km+ to Matériel

Had a timed run to the patisserie Matériel. As for Aigre Douce, I paused for stops, which eats up a couple seconds each time but obvious I'm getting some rest (actually, I'm stretching my back, which was still in bad shape today). This was a no backpack and thus a no run, but it was simple enough that I was only got off track a block or so a couple places. Yamanote doori was great for running the whole route, which is good to know for future runs. Total distance was about 19.65 km and the time was 1 58' 58'', so just over 6 min/km, which I'm happy with. I think I'd like for next weekend a 25 km run to see whether I can maintain a similar pace (hopefully, without the back pain, although that will mean another couple kilograms of weight from the backpack and contents).

I had the Negrita (a kind of rum, apparently), which is a rum raisin cake on the right, for 490, and it was okay. No complaints. The other was Moderne, which I picked despite not looking very promising because it was difficult for me to find anything that I wanted. This was also 490 yen. I regret not getting the simple chocolate cake or nothing, as I didn't like this. It's chocolate mousse and caramel (the not sweet kind) with some lemon for aroma (which I didn't pick up on). I'll say that this is a shop that I don't want to bother with in the future, although I suppose if I lived in this area, I could find something else worth getting, such as their one of their fresh baked goods.

Stopped by Isetan coming back. The Pistachio Opera from Atelier Kohta looked promising, but I resisted. Same selection as the shop though, about 6 cakes, several puddings (or whatever: stuff in glasses that I have no interest in), and a couple tarts for the refrigerated fresh stuff. Also, in defense of Laduree, the Isupahan at Pierre Hermes was exactly the same size and price, but Pierre Hermes is more convenient for me (and I having a savings club card, so I save about 8% at Isetan shops).

In the past, I would be anxious to immediately go out and get cake from some great shop to diminish the memory of the bad cake, but I don't feel so traumatized today (except by my back: time for more drugs), and I didn't really run that far, so I'll see whether I can stick with two pieces for today, which should be enough. I'll make kabocha pizza later, which should be great, although I need to get some flour, and maybe defrost some cheese cake tart (one of the burnt ones).