Before you completely reject this idea, I’ll lay out a few things:
I’m not a talented runner. At all.
PR’s are 4:40 for 1600, 9:50 for 3200, 16:32 for 5k XC.
I had a disappointing xc season this year.
I want to have a really good performance in either the 3000m or 3200m.
I did up to 75mpw this summer + cross season which included some workouts.
The only injury I had this xc season (and the past year) was a mild strain from some speed workout.
Should I go for it? Mileage would be almost all base, but I’d mix in a couple workouts and faster runs, also strides 3x a week. Occasional doubles