I know.. exercising the right foot now & again is a must.. keeping things legal of course - ahem.
Truth is, I just got into a lazy..short shifting method of driving. I guess fuel cost & a natural inbuilt concern for engine longevity doesn't help. But I have given her her head from when I 1st bought her.. just through laziness, I forgot what it could do! Certainly enough to surprise others who (think) they just see an old Rover!