diff --git a/rowers/dataprep.py b/rowers/dataprep.py
index 634cb0b7..8cf854f4 100644
--- a/rowers/dataprep.py
+++ b/rowers/dataprep.py
@@ -688,6 +688,7 @@ def save_workout_database(f2,r,dosmooth=True,workouttype='rower',
 
     # submit email task to send email about breakthrough workout
     if isbreakthrough:
+        a_messages.info(r.user,'It looks like you have a new breakthrough workout')
         if settings.DEBUG:
             res = handle_sendemail_breakthrough(w.id,r.user.email,
                                                 r.user.first_name,