Training for the 1000m (unpopular race, yeah)

its pretty much like training for the 800. there is no difference basically

well we don't have an 800 for indoor, plus I haven't trained specifically for the 800 either, so.. just wonderin, especially since I'm doing XC right before indoor.

Honestly, an XC season is probably the best training you can do in the fall if you're going to focus on the 1000 indoors. I'd make sure to do some form drills, plyos, and weights 2-3 times a week on your own if your team doesn't do them, but other than that, just take a one-week break after XC (it doesn't need to be entirely off--maybe run once or twice and cross train two or three times) and get going on your training for indoors. You're right, the 1000 is a fun race.

I like the 1000.