structure to keep your writing interesting? Eg. start out

Just write without worrying about your sentence length.
Read it aloud, paying attention to the rhythms. When do you feel yourself wanting to break? When do you feel like slowing down? speeding up?
Edit.
Read it aloud to someone. You'll get those feelings of wanting to break, slow down, and speed up even more strongly.
Edit again.
Lather, rinse, and repeat.

So... no hard rules, but self-impressions as you speak the words aloud and hear them. (You can hone your rhythm-sensing skills by listening to others read their work, too.)

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