Glasgow are homing in on a top-four place, but the Stirling-born playmaker is adamant that they should accept nothing less than a home semi-final.
Victory over Zebre in a fortnight's time, coupled with a win over Connacht on the final day of the season, would catapult them into the top two.
And with a lay weekend ahead in the Guinness PRO12 for European semi-finals, Russell is taking the opportunity for much needed rest and recuperation.
"Home semi-final is the target. It's eight wins in a row so it's great to have that performance building into the next couple of games and hopefully the semi-final and final," he said.
"We are peaking at the right time, we are getting our form back from last season and the momentum is building.
"We have a week off next week. I'm going to try and get away to Majorca and get my feet up for a bit, relax and then come back for the Zebre game, which will be tough, and build from that to Connacht away to try and get a home semi-final."
It was Russell's immaculate chip that was catalyst for Glasgow's exceptional start against the Scarlets and according to the Scotland star, that had been Townsend's plan all along.
"The start we got out to was brilliant for us. We focused all week on getting a quick start out of the blocks like that," he said.
"We knew there was a bit of space in behind their defence, I had a good chat with the boys outside, they let me know it was on and it was well executed I guess.
"I didn't know if I was going to get it on the full or let it bounce but I just went for a dive. It was pleasing."
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