Neilson off to fast start in ‘marathon’

AILEEN Neilson is content with playing the long game in her bid for wheelchair curling glory.

The Scottish skip inspired her team to bronze in Sochi four years ago, with a similar result in PyeongChang not out of the question.

The early signs are positive, with yesterday’s victory over Finland, their second so far, evidence of their potential.

“It’s a marathon and not a sprint, this is a long competition where you might not play at your best in every game but that’s something we’ve known at the start,” said Neilson.

“You can’t go as hard as you’d like to every game so management is very important, we’ve been training for that with early starts, late finishes and busy days so we’re ready.

“Physically and mentally we’re happy with that, now we just keep plugging on which is what you have to do across 11 matches.

“It’s always nice to end the day with a win, it gives you time to reflect nicely heading into the evening.”