After Applejack beats Rainbow Dash in a game of horseshoes, the Pegasus becomes indignant and challenges Applejack to a series of physical challenges to prove who is the more athletic pony. When Rainbow Dash is accused of cheating by using her wings, Applejack then challenges her to participate in the "Running of the Leaves", an annual marathon, without using her wings.
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