Any runners trying to loose weight? Would love the add!

Hi I've been a non-competitive distance runner since I was about 15 (I'm 20 now) and I recently put out my back because I was training dangerously (simply due to lack of knowledge on safe training methods).

I'm all clued up and starting to train for a half marathon but at the same time I really want to loose weight. I've never been skinny even though I used to run half-marathons, I've always had a bigger than healthy tummy. Over it, hey! This time I want people to not act surprised when they find out the distances I cover haha. I have no friends on MFP but would love some now (finally got up the courage) and complimenting people is fun times for me