diff --git a/rowers/plannedsessions.py b/rowers/plannedsessions.py
index 978faa69..cb174375 100644
--- a/rowers/plannedsessions.py
+++ b/rowers/plannedsessions.py
@@ -1333,7 +1333,8 @@ def add_workout_indoorrace(ws,race,r,recordid=0):
         errors.append('For tests and training sessions, selected workouts must all be done on the same date')
         return result,comments,errors,0
 
-    if ws.count()>1 and race.sessiontype == 'test':
+
+    if len(ws)>1 and race.sessiontype == 'test':
         errors.append('For tests, you can only attach one workout')
         return result,comments,errors,0
 
diff --git a/rowers/views/statements.py b/rowers/views/statements.py
index 01599ae1..98748756 100644
--- a/rowers/views/statements.py
+++ b/rowers/views/statements.py
@@ -1176,7 +1176,10 @@ def sendmail(request):
             subject = 'Rowsandall Contact Form:'+form.cleaned_data['subject']
             message = form.cleaned_data['message']
             fullemail = firstname + " " + lastname + " " + "<" + email + ">"
-            send_mail(subject, message, fullemail, ['info@rowsandall.com'])
+            try:
+                send_mail(subject, message, fullemail, ['info@rowsandall.com'])
+            except:
+                messages.error(request,"Something went wrong trying to send the email")
             return HttpResponseRedirect('/rowers/email/thankyou/')
         else:
             if not success: