The Runner Student Journal is the reflective learning companion to The Runner book and The Runner Course, created to help young people engage personally with the ideas, challenges and decisions explored throughout the program.At the centre of the program is The Runner, the narrative that gives students a relatable story through which to explore choices, relationships, influence, identity, resilience, consequences, habits and future direction. The Runner Course builds on that story through 20 structured lessons, guided discussion, practical activities and decision-making tools.The Student Journal gives students their own place to process that learning. Rather than simply answering comprehension questions, students are encouraged to think critically, reflect honestly, consider different perspectives and connect each lesson to real-life choices.Across the 20 lessons, the journal includes guided reflection, short-response activities, personal decision-making tasks, practical exercises and opportunities for students to consider how the lesson themes relate to their own values, relationships, habits and future direction.The journal also works alongside the recurring tools used throughout the course, including the 5 Decisions Framework, Habit Loop, Influence Map and Turning-Point Staircase, helping students apply consistent strategies as they move through the program.The resources are designed to work together: The Runner book provides the story and real-life context.The Runner Course turns the story into structured learning, discussion and practical application.The Runner Student Journal gives students a personal space to reflect, respond and apply what they are learning.The Runner Facilitator Guide equips the adult leading the program to guide those conversations and activities effectively.The Runner Student Journal is more than a workbook-it is the personal reflection component of the program, helping students move from hearing the story to thinking about their own choices, influences, character and direction. Read more
