Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes insists his players are ready to go the distance in their pursuit of the runners-up spot in the Premiership and Scottish Cup glory.
The Dons return from the international break at Dundee on Friday seeking three points which will take them 11 points clear of third-place Rangers.
An Aberdeen win will keep the Dons firmly on course in the race to finish best of the rest and McInnes is eager to see the momentum gained in 2017 continue at Dens Park.
He said: “Every game in the run-in is important but it is important we continue our steady form and hopefully we can come back and continue where we left off before the break at Dundee.
“Aberdeen should be having meaningful games at the end of the season. We have a cup to try to win and second spot to try to secure.
“We’ve taken 21 points from a possible 27 since the winter break and have won all three of our cup games as well but it is important we go all the way as how we finish the season is how people remember it.”
McInnes hopes a season which started on June 30 will come to a climax at the end of May with the Dons meeting holders Hibernian for a place in the final of the Scottish Cup next month.
It has been a long campaign for the Reds but the Aberdeen manager believes the chance for his players to rest during the winter break has been hugely beneficial.
He said: “We hoped having a winter break would play out in our favour after three early starts in European competition for the past three seasons and we’re playing with a freshness and determination to our play. There’s a lot to be pleased about.
“We’ve tried to utilise the squad a bit more this year but I think like any team there’s an emphasis on certain players to play every week.
“That’s the way it is with every side but we’ve tried to use the squad to try and alleviate that strain on players.
“We’ve got a tight squad with youngsters coming off the bench but we’ve got a good squad and having carried the squad without having too many injuries this season hopefully if that continues that will help us as well.”
Jayden Stockley will miss the trip to Dens Park due to suspension after his red card in the 2-0 win against Hearts before the break.