diff --git a/rowers/dataprep.py b/rowers/dataprep.py
index 70537eeb..06005873 100644
--- a/rowers/dataprep.py
+++ b/rowers/dataprep.py
@@ -846,7 +846,8 @@ def save_workout_database(f2, r, dosmooth=True, workouttype='rower',
             pass
         return new_workout_from_df(r, newdf,
                                    title=title,boattype=boattype,
-                                   workouttype=workouttype)
+                                   workouttype=workouttype,
+                                   workoutsource=workoutsource)
     try:
         checks = row.check_consistency()
         allchecks = 1
@@ -1403,7 +1404,7 @@ def new_workout_from_df(r, df,
         oarlength = parent.oarlength
         inboard = parent.inboard
 
-        
+        workoutsource = parent.workoutsource
         workouttype = parent.workouttype
         boattype = parent.boattype
         notes = parent.notes
@@ -1451,6 +1452,7 @@ def new_workout_from_df(r, df,
                                         workouttype=workouttype,
                                         boattype=boattype,
                                         title=title,
+                                        workoutsource=workoutsource,
                                         notes=notes,
                                         oarlength=oarlength,
                                         inboard=inboard,