Running is a fundamental human activity with roots tracing back to our evolutionary past. It engages various muscles throughout the body and to prevent overuse its key to train these muscles through strength training. Understanding the specific muscles involved in running and their roles is pivotal to enjoy running as much as you can (disregarding your level). In the video below I will talk more in detail about which muscles are mainly being used in running to help you understand which muscle(s) might need a little bit more attention when it comes to strength training: