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Lost in Basque Country
As a constant rain fell today i was fortunate to explore the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain… and today, in the halls drawn by Frank Gehry and the works created and inspired by many others i simply got lost…for hours…and felt right at home… hope you’re exploring and living life without limits somewhere… now go get lost! peace. #LWOL
Yogi featured in WinForever’s ‘A True Competitor’ Series
Yogi Roth was recently profiled in WinForever’s ‘A True Competitor’ Series which highlights those who compete for life.
Roth stars in FX ‘Anger Management’ commercial featuring Fiat
Yogi Roth recently appeared in a national commercial on FX. His character represents Charlie Sheen’s character on ‘Anger Management.’
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Lost in Basque Country
As a constant rain fell today i was fortunate to explore the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain… and today, in the halls drawn by Frank Gehry and the works created and inspired by many others i simply got lost…for hours…and felt right at home… hope you’re exploring and living life without limits somewhere… now go get lost! peace. #LWOL
We all have a story, sometimes we just need to share it
A few months ago I was up late, writing on my computer (which is extremely typical). About mid-way through this relatively fundamental blog, I decided to do something I have never done before-write in the form of Spoken Word. Instantaneously my fingers couldn’t keep up with my mind, a smile grew on my face and time stood still while flying by. The next day I phoned a friend who had spoken with great praise of a fellow storyteller named Ed Borneman and we connected–he was able…
The most impactful memory of this walk
A month ago I sent out a video asking if anyone wanted to go for a walk, meet people from around the world or simply share a story each day from someone you met. Well, the response has been epic and two thirds into this adventure, I would like to say ‘thank you.’ Today, on Father’s Day, I’d like to share with you an element of my adventure along the Camino De Santiago that none of you knew at the time of the video. Before…
The final steps along the Camino
We did it. Tonight at 9pm, we arrived in Santiago. After walking 200+ km, many convos, bread, cheese, ice cream for dayzzz and much wisdom from many along the Camino, we arrived. So epic. Need sleep, but more coming tomorrow. Just wait! In the mean time, check out these Touts of our final steps to Santiago: LWOL.
Approaching Santiago, sans headphones
Ever think about what you do during a walk? Like, what do you think of? For real. During the Camino De Santiago pilgrimage, I’ve decided to not listen to music. Thus, as we approach 200 km over the last nine days on dusty paths, wet roads and steep boulder-filled/mud infused hills it has been me and my thoughts for a lot of the time–in between other conversations with explorers along this path. Now that may be a scary thought–but to have those conversations with oneself…
Day 8 – Injuries mount but anticipation is epic
Eight days in and I finally understand what Trent Dilfer is talking about. Over the last few years at Elite11, he has told our staff about how his injuries would pile up–each Sunday he would play, but Mondays would be extremely difficult to get out of bed. A week or so into the Camino, it is similar, as all of my old football injuries have come back along the walk. But like Trent expressed, once you get rolling a little out there, you are all…
Day 5 – We’re all full of stories
Imagine walking down a busy street without looking at your iPhone? Now picture that street with no lights, few cars and only a handful of people. What do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel? Along today’s stretch on the Camino De Santiago so many of those senses burst onto this path, as we met the largest hill on the Camino, full of boulders and small streams. On this hot and sweaty trek I could hear birds that had not sung like…
The horses and their stories
Along my travels I’ve been fortunate to witness many things, ranging from many wonders of the world to various well-known destinations, but throughout them all, the moments I recall most vividly are within the journey along the way. It’s kind of like football players in the PAC-12 conference; they rarely recall the Rose Bowl game but love to talk about the game that got them there. Before I arrived along the Camino De Santiago I was told that at some point, when I’d least expect…
Day 3: The Yellow Arrow Lesson
Day 3. As we walk along the Camino towards Santiago we are guided by only yellow arrows. But, it is like they have mind of their own, playing games on you as if they are a long lost pal of Dr. Michael Gervais. For instance, when you have not seen a yellow arrow for over a mile and one begins to panic–a little yellow triangle shows up to guide you in the right direction, basically saying, “I got you, young traveler.” But it also shows…
After two days on the Camino De Santiago
Remember when you ate too much ice cream and your head was throbbing? Well, that is how my legs feel after two days along the Camino De Santiago-#ThrobCity…but like in 2-a-days at Pitt, during training camp in the Pac-12 conference or during a dunk contest, you love it and can’t wait to show up again the next day… In the meantime, I think I’ll take a little nap…lots of people to meet in the morning. #LWOL
End of Day 1
Chose to walk at night, because why not? We trekked along the river to a little surf town in Portugal. Today, we head north along the Atlantic, guided by the waves I used to see as a child, the taste of salt water that left a never-ending imprint on 10-year old’s taste buds and unexpected conversation with other pilgrims on this uncommon route. We veer off the traditional map because sometimes the road less traveled is the one that calls you to walk along her–this…
As we walk, lets enjoy the ‘Simple Joys’
Life is a pretty incredible thing. We fall on our face, we get up. We take risks and at times, get rewarded. We meet people serendipitously and sense emotions we never knew existed. At 31, I cannot say I am an expert in anything but I can sit here on the other side of the world and write, knowing that I have lived a fulfilled 31 years, with decisions that are my own. As I’ve traveled far and wide for almost a decade my heart…
