diff --git a/rowers/models.py b/rowers/models.py
index c6a1f598..d63af15c 100644
--- a/rowers/models.py
+++ b/rowers/models.py
@@ -2730,7 +2730,7 @@ class Workout(models.Model):
 
     def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
         user = self.user
-        if len(self.notes)>1000:
+        if self.notes is not None and len(self.notes)>1000:
             self.notes = notes[0:950]
         if not can_add_workout(user.user):
             raise forms.ValidationError("Free Coach User cannot have any workouts")