High kicks are very un practical for me now. When I was younger and practicing nearly all the time they could work, I was super flexible and fast and kicking someone in the head was very practical for me. not so now. I dont spend that much time on martial arts. I need practical techniques for my body right now. Low kicks to the shin leg and groin are practical, even the stomach at times. This is practical for most people. A martial art that doesn't require all your time to be able to defend yourself. you need something, simple and effective.

Lately I have been running very short distances. Only for about 4 or 5 minutes. It makes my legs feel great and gives me a boost. Seems to be working for me, I feel strong. I wonder if the longer runs were wearing my body down instead of building it up.
It feels very natural nad is very much a intuitive thing, I run as much as I feel like running, disregarding what any of the norms or "right ways" to run are. Its based on my personal experience and intuition.

60 pushups, different hand placement/width variations.

Some weighted stick exercises + core strength