Do you ever get BURNT OUT

Yes!!  I went through it the past few weeks

I'm training for a marathon and just didn't feel like running.  To help out with it I did some runs for time instead of distance, switched up my route a bit, and put some new songs on my Ipod.   I don't beat myself up too much though for not wanting to train.  This is supposed to be fun and, the way I look at it, if it's not enjoyable... what's the point?

Is it really "Burnout" or is it just that your Mojo has gone missing?

If it is just missing mojo: "Fake it 'till you make it"

Meaning, train through it and it will get better. Do some extra things to make training more interesting. Get a massage or a new piece of gear. Or better, train someplace new or try out a new workout. (Something that will keep you engaged)

If is truely burnout, time off is probably the currect answer. If you are going to train during this time, make it as unstructured/unplanned as possible and don't be afraid to bag a workout.

I have had this happen two seasons in a row actually. In both cases I took some serious time off, as in two months this past time. It was rough on me getting restarted, but this time I took the winter maintenance bike program and I am doing just the bike portion and a swim here and there. When it is over in October I will start one of the other winter maintenance programs and try to keep up with the bike, but still going to be just trying to stay busy.

Rest is most likely the answer you need.

i completed my 3rd and final tri of the season a couple of weeks ago and had the same feeling in the last month or so leading up to the race.  i forced myself through the last few weeks of training even though I felt tired and didn't really want to do it.  now that the race is over and i gave myself some time off, i'm getting the itch to get out and continue my off season training.  maybe a little break wouldn't be too bad of an idea if you don't have a race coming up.

I'm there right now.   I am training for a half marathon and just can't wait until it's over!!!  I'm not having any fun and only do my runs to get the miles in.  I am still trying to find time to swim and bike too.  My body is crapping out and I'm not happy.  I'll be glad when October 11 is over and I can relax and have fun again. 

I think this is probably something we all go through at one point or another. 

Yes.

After riding and training and racing (sometimes up to 3 times a week in peak season) for years as a road cyclist I was physically and mentally toast.

I completely (and I mean COMPLETELY) stopped riding in '98 and sold all my seven of my bikes by '01.  I was just done and had zero motivation to train or compete.  I just wish I had backed it off earlier and went back to enjoying it instead of trying to compete at my highest level for so long.  It would have put me in a totally different place now.  If I did not have a 5 year layoff who knows what I might have accomplished!

Courtney, I am right there with you.  I can't wait for the taper, cause I am tired of all of the training and the lack of light.  All the people I used to ride with in the evenings started to not show up since their seasons are over and it is getting dark earlier.  Its hard to stay motivated.  After Nov 8th its time for a good break. 

I am also a bit envious of all my runner friends who will be doing Chicago without me.  I had signed up for Chicago before qualifying for Clearwater, but have decided to forgo running the marathon since it would be "another weekend out of town" and I would likely run it hard and potentially jeopardize my HIM.  I think I can pull myself out of this funk for three more weeks and then ease into a taper. 

Burnout I think comes with the extended effort -

Take a training vacation. Beyond the mental component, fatigue cis accumulated all the way down to the cellular level. Go have fun so you can approach your winter base refreshed.

Great time to take care of all those other things that can slip while training like washing the car!