Monthly Archives: August 2008

Jumping Levels, Preview

By Rollie Peterkin | August 26, 2008

“…Anyway, personal challenges of that degree. Personal challenges that you alone accept, and are willing to carry out in a public arena in front of friends and foes alike, can often times be the precise moment when an athlete will “jump levels” (to use your John Smith quote, flowrestling.com). The confidence that can be gained [...]

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Fartlek

By Rollie Peterkin | August 25, 2008

With my precious summer winding down, I’ve been seeking refuge on Cape Cod for the past few days. My grandparents have a peaceful waterfront property on the Childs River, which feeds out into the Vineyard Sound. Sitting around this morning, I felt the need for an adventure. I grabbed my Yellow Lab pup, Brando, [...]

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Valhalla

By Rollie Peterkin | August 21, 2008

There was a day when it was noble to die on the field of battle, clutching your sword until your last breath sputtered out.  In ancient Norse mythology, only those who died bravely in battle were sent to an afterlife in Valhalla.  This was the warrior’s ideal end—not a thing to run from, but to [...]

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Introduction

By Rollie Peterkin | August 7, 2008

When I started wrestling in third grade, I had no idea how much my life would change over the coming years.  I came home from my first practice and told my dad, “This is what I want to do.”  That day was so consequential to the rest of my life that I can’t even picture [...]

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  • My name is Rollie Peterkin. I’m originally from Massachusetts, but currently wrestle at the University of Pennsylvania. My life—like my wrestling style—is a little unorthodox, and I tend to look at things differently. I hope to share my musings with anyone who will listen.

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