Training for Cyclocross

I also just bought a cyclocross bike and am attempting to train for the fall cross season. It looks like so much fun, yet overwhelming to learn the techniques. I feel very comfortable dismounting, but adding speed and mounting isn't working out so well. Once the rain clears up on the northeast, it'll be practice practice practice for me. Thanks for all of your postings because it's also helping me to discover training ideas, information, and motivation! To add to training tips, I've found it extremely discouraging yet helpful to ride my cross bike on rugged mountain trails so I learn better handling techniques, getting on/off as well. I pretend that stonewalls or sketchy sections are barriers. It's super hard, but fun! Good luck and enjoy!