January Hotseat – Mitch Mitchell

This month we are starting our expat interviews. Every Sunday (and sometimes in between) we will be featuring someone who lives in Spain… and asking just a few simple questions.

The first person to plonk themselves in our hotseat, is Mitch. Mitch was instrumental in getting Alan to a level of fitness in Spring 2012…. ready for his walk across the Canary Islands – the Siete Islas. Mitch provides Personal Training on the Island of Lanzarote (our previous home for 6 years). He also organises all inclusive fitness holidays to the Island. Top bloke!

Mitch has also joined the team as a guest writer – and will be keeping you fit each month with tips and motivation. His first article will be going live in the morning of 5th January – check back then.

Here is what he has to say!

Your name?
“Mitch” Mitchell

When did you move to Spain, and where from?
July 2004, from Kingsnorth in Kent

Who came with you?
Wife, Two Children and the dog.

Where in Spain do you live now?
In Lanzarote

Do you work? As what?
I run my own business as a Personal Trainer.

How are you with speaking Spanish?
Only simple sentences!!!

If you could change one thing about Spain… what would that be?
The paperwork trail

What is the best thing about living in Lanzarote?
Better lifestyle all round, my own boss! By far the easiest question – the lifestyle is much healthier.

What is your favourite Spanish dish?
Octopus a la Gallega

What is the predominant nationality of your friends in Spain?
I have a multi-cultural circle of friends- Australian, Austrian, Finnish, Spanish, German, Irish, British, American, Chinese, Indian etc.

If you won the Euromilliones – would you still live where you currently are?
Yes but travel more

If a movie was made about your life – who would play you?
Vin Diesel

If you had to describe yourself as a sandwich filling… what would you be?
Difficult one, Ham and mustard, wholesome with a bit of spice

Right – now is the chance to tell us all about your business/website/blog if you have one (or more of course). Go for your life!
I have my own Personal Training business with two private gyms- one including fitness classes- and now expanded to include All Inclusive Personal Training Holidays. People travel from all over to enjoy what Lanzarote has to offer – contact me via my website for more information
http://www.personaltrainerlanzarote.com

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Next time we welcome Victoria Twead to the hotseat – check back on the 2nd February!

Elle Draper

Elle, along with Alan, is the owner of Spain Buddy and the busy web design business – Spain Web Design by Gandy-Draper.
Born a “Norverner”, she then spent most of her life “Dann Saff” before moving to Spain in 2006. Elle’s loves are Alan, the internet, dogs, good food, and dry white wine – although not necessarily in that order.