1 00:00:03,280 --> 00:00:04,570 Whoo-hoo! 2 00:00:04,570 --> 00:00:05,700 Ooh-whee! 3 00:00:05,740 --> 00:00:06,700 Not a bad pitch 4 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:08,830 for a pony who works with her head in the clouds. 5 00:00:08,870 --> 00:00:09,830 Oh, yeah? 6 00:00:09,870 --> 00:00:11,950 Think you can do better, cowgirl? 7 00:00:11,950 --> 00:00:13,250 I know I can. 8 00:00:16,790 --> 00:00:18,130 Oh, for Pete's sake. 9 00:00:18,170 --> 00:00:19,340 Heh! 10 00:00:19,380 --> 00:00:22,800 Looks like this pegasus can pitch better than the workhorse. 11 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:26,840 The object of the game is to get the closest to the stake. 12 00:00:26,890 --> 00:00:28,510 All right, all right. 13 00:00:28,550 --> 00:00:31,260 You got another throw there, pony girl. 14 00:00:32,850 --> 00:00:34,600 Wow, Rainbow. 15 00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:36,850 You couldn't hit a barn door with that kind of a throw. 16 00:00:36,900 --> 00:00:37,810 Yeah, yeah. 17 00:00:37,850 --> 00:00:40,650 I still have the closest throw, apple smack. 18 00:00:40,650 --> 00:00:43,150 Just try and beat it. 19 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:50,240 Yee-haw! It's a ringer. 20 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:53,250 That's how we do it down here on the farm. 21 00:00:53,290 --> 00:00:54,250 I lost. 22 00:00:54,290 --> 00:00:57,580 Don't feel bad, rainbow. It's all in good fun. 23 00:00:57,620 --> 00:00:59,750 I hate losing. 24 00:00:59,790 --> 00:01:01,840 Besides, you're a mighty good athlete. 25 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:03,840 I'm just better. 26 00:01:03,880 --> 00:01:05,170 All right, Applejack. 27 00:01:05,220 --> 00:01:07,880 You think you're the top athlete in all of Ponyville? 28 00:01:07,930 --> 00:01:10,100 Well, I was gonna say "in all of Equestria," 29 00:01:10,140 --> 00:01:12,010 But that might be gilding the lily. 30 00:01:12,010 --> 00:01:15,890 And I think I'm the top athlete, so let's prove it. 31 00:01:15,930 --> 00:01:16,850 Prove what? 32 00:01:16,890 --> 00:01:20,730 I challenge you to an ironpony competition. 33 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:23,280 A series of athletic contests 34 00:01:23,320 --> 00:01:26,030 to decide who's the best once and for all. 35 00:01:27,110 --> 00:01:29,740 You know what, Rainbow? You're on. 36 00:01:33,830 --> 00:01:36,080 * My Little Pony 37 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:37,910 * My Little Pony 38 00:01:37,960 --> 00:01:39,880 Regular subtitles by YayPonies https://yp1.yayponies.no/ 39 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:41,920 * My Little Pony 40 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:44,250 * I used to wonder What friendship could be * 41 00:01:44,300 --> 00:01:45,920 * My Little Pony 42 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:48,720 * Until you all shared This magic with me * 43 00:01:48,720 --> 00:01:50,800 * Big adventure * Tons of fun 44 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:52,930 * A beautiful heart Faithful and strong * 45 00:01:52,970 --> 00:01:54,640 * Sharing kindness * It's an easy feat 46 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:56,890 * And magic Makes it all complete * 47 00:01:56,890 --> 00:01:59,140 * Yeah, My Little Pony 48 00:01:59,190 --> 00:02:03,190 * Do you know you're all My very best friends? * 49 00:02:14,660 --> 00:02:17,370 So, you two are doing what, now? 50 00:02:17,410 --> 00:02:18,410 An iron-- 51 00:02:18,410 --> 00:02:20,250 Ironpony competition! 52 00:02:20,250 --> 00:02:21,790 See, we've set up a bunch of events 53 00:02:21,830 --> 00:02:23,500 To decide which one of us is -- 54 00:02:23,540 --> 00:02:26,590 The most athletic pony ever! 55 00:02:26,630 --> 00:02:28,590 And I'm here to... 56 00:02:28,630 --> 00:02:31,220 uh...I don't know. 57 00:02:31,260 --> 00:02:32,640 Why is she here? 58 00:02:32,680 --> 00:02:34,600 To be our judge and keep score. 59 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:36,260 Right. Heh! 60 00:02:36,260 --> 00:02:38,600 Somepony's got to record my awesomeness 61 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:39,890 for the history books. 62 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:44,610 Hello, everypony! 63 00:02:44,610 --> 00:02:48,440 and welcome to the first annual Ironpony competition! 64 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:51,610 Uh, Spike, who are you talking to? 65 00:02:51,610 --> 00:02:53,490 Um...them! 66 00:02:55,370 --> 00:02:57,240 Let the games begin! 67 00:02:57,290 --> 00:02:59,450 Yee-haw! Yee-haw! Yee-haw! Yee-haw! 68 00:03:01,710 --> 00:03:04,630 Ready, set, go! 69 00:03:10,670 --> 00:03:11,430 Dag nabbit. 70 00:03:11,470 --> 00:03:13,680 Time, Spike? 71 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:15,640 17 seconds. You're kidding. 72 00:03:15,640 --> 00:03:18,600 That breaks my record from last year's rodeo. 73 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:22,390 But you got a 5-seconds penalty for nudging the barrel. 74 00:03:22,440 --> 00:03:23,940 Nuts and shoes! 75 00:03:23,980 --> 00:03:28,230 Still, that's 22 seconds. Not too shabby. 76 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:31,950 Hey, don't be nervous. Remember, it's all in good fun. 77 00:03:31,990 --> 00:03:33,570 Now, get on up there. 78 00:03:34,660 --> 00:03:36,660 Ready, set, go! 79 00:03:42,330 --> 00:03:43,290 Whew! 80 00:03:43,330 --> 00:03:45,670 That was some fancy hoofwork there, Rainbow. 81 00:03:46,670 --> 00:03:49,250 Thanks, but I couldn't have been as fast as you. 82 00:03:49,250 --> 00:03:50,840 What was the time on that, Spike? 83 00:03:50,840 --> 00:03:52,800 18 seconds. 84 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:54,930 18 seconds? 85 00:03:54,970 --> 00:03:58,350 Rainbow, are you sure you're not secretly a rodeo pony? 86 00:03:58,390 --> 00:04:00,930 Rainbow Dash wins the barrel weave. 87 00:04:02,930 --> 00:04:04,640 I can't believe I won. 88 00:04:04,690 --> 00:04:07,860 Yeah, well, don't you go getting used to it. 89 00:04:14,950 --> 00:04:16,990 Mighty respectable. 90 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:19,870 But let me show you how it's really done. 91 00:04:22,910 --> 00:04:25,290 Years of apple-bucking. 92 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:32,420 Whoo-hoo! Yup! 93 00:04:32,460 --> 00:04:33,550 Why me? 94 00:04:33,590 --> 00:04:34,550 Go! 95 00:04:34,590 --> 00:04:35,800 Whoa! 96 00:04:35,840 --> 00:04:37,300 Whoa! 97 00:04:37,340 --> 00:04:38,430 Whoa-oh! 98 00:04:38,470 --> 00:04:39,600 Whoa! 99 00:04:39,640 --> 00:04:41,890 Wh-o-o-oa! 100 00:04:42,970 --> 00:04:43,930 Ouch. 101 00:04:43,980 --> 00:04:46,020 Ready for another pony ride? 102 00:04:46,060 --> 00:04:47,020 No! 103 00:04:47,020 --> 00:04:47,900 Go! 104 00:04:47,940 --> 00:04:51,780 G-G-G-G-G-whoa! 105 00:04:51,820 --> 00:04:54,320 Rainbow Dash wins the bronco buck. 106 00:04:55,820 --> 00:04:57,660 ...and I lose. 107 00:05:05,460 --> 00:05:07,040 Whoa! 108 00:05:08,750 --> 00:05:10,500 How do I get roped into these things? 109 00:05:14,010 --> 00:05:16,050 Does this count? 110 00:05:34,110 --> 00:05:35,400 Pbht! 111 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:55,590 Fillies and gentlecolts, 112 00:05:55,630 --> 00:06:00,970 at the halfway point, our competitors are tied at 5 and 5. 113 00:06:01,010 --> 00:06:02,800 Who are you talking to? 114 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:03,850 Them! 115 00:06:06,980 --> 00:06:08,940 95. 116 00:06:08,980 --> 00:06:10,810 96. 117 00:06:10,850 --> 00:06:12,770 97. 118 00:06:12,810 --> 00:06:14,820 98. 119 00:06:14,860 --> 00:06:17,990 99... 120 00:06:18,030 --> 00:06:19,490 100. 121 00:06:19,490 --> 00:06:20,860 Yes! 122 00:06:23,030 --> 00:06:24,910 Be a good sport, Applejack. 123 00:06:56,690 --> 00:06:59,530 All right, you two, this is the final event. 124 00:06:59,570 --> 00:07:01,700 Give it all you've got. 125 00:07:06,580 --> 00:07:10,580 Looks like the workhorse might come out ahead in this one. 126 00:07:13,830 --> 00:07:15,040 That's not fair. 127 00:07:15,090 --> 00:07:16,880 You can't use your wings to help you win. 128 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:17,880 Huh? 129 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:19,630 You're cheating. 130 00:07:19,670 --> 00:07:22,880 I can't understand you with that rope in your mouth. 131 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:23,930 I said -- 132 00:07:23,970 --> 00:07:24,930 Uh-oh. 133 00:07:28,470 --> 00:07:30,810 Whoo-hoo! I win by a landslide. 134 00:07:30,850 --> 00:07:34,900 Or mudslide, in your case. 135 00:07:34,900 --> 00:07:38,030 I am the ironpony! 136 00:07:38,070 --> 00:07:40,070 Only 'cause you cheated! 137 00:07:40,070 --> 00:07:41,490 What?! 138 00:07:41,490 --> 00:07:42,950 You used your wing power 139 00:07:42,990 --> 00:07:45,780 To help you win over half those contests. 140 00:07:45,820 --> 00:07:47,910 Sounds like sour apples to me. 141 00:07:47,950 --> 00:07:50,750 Are you saying you didn't use your wings? 142 00:07:50,750 --> 00:07:54,620 Well, no, but you never said I couldn't use my wings. 143 00:07:54,670 --> 00:07:57,710 I didn't think I needed to tell you to play fair. 144 00:07:57,750 --> 00:08:00,760 I still would have won even without my wings. 145 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:01,800 Ha! Prove it! 146 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:03,880 Gladly! How? 147 00:08:03,930 --> 00:08:06,090 Tomorrow's the annual Running of the Leaves. 148 00:08:06,140 --> 00:08:08,680 I challenge you to race me in it. 149 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:11,180 Ha! Easy-shmeasy. 150 00:08:11,220 --> 00:08:12,810 Hold on! 151 00:08:12,850 --> 00:08:14,850 There is one condition. 152 00:08:14,900 --> 00:08:18,570 The point is to run, so no wings allowed. 153 00:08:18,610 --> 00:08:19,690 No wings? 154 00:08:19,730 --> 00:08:20,780 Aah! 155 00:08:20,820 --> 00:08:21,940 No problem. 156 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:27,950 Pbht! 157 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:37,170 Twilight, hurry up. 158 00:08:37,210 --> 00:08:39,090 We're gonna be late for the race. 159 00:08:39,090 --> 00:08:41,170 Why are you so excited about the race? 160 00:08:41,210 --> 00:08:42,260 It's only for ponies. 161 00:08:42,260 --> 00:08:44,840 Yeah, but I'm hoping I can be the announcer again. 162 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:45,840 Just listen. 163 00:08:45,880 --> 00:08:46,720 Fillies and gentlecolts, 164 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:48,680 Welcome to the annual Running of the -- 165 00:08:48,720 --> 00:08:50,930 Welcome to the annual Running of the Leaves! 166 00:08:50,930 --> 00:08:51,930 This is Pinkie Pie, 167 00:08:51,930 --> 00:08:55,520 Your official "puh-ie-in-the-sky" announcer. 168 00:08:57,100 --> 00:09:01,110 Sorry, Spike, I guess that job's already taken. 169 00:09:01,150 --> 00:09:04,530 As everypony knows, the run is a very important tradition, 170 00:09:04,570 --> 00:09:05,570 for without it, 171 00:09:05,610 --> 00:09:08,070 the autumn leaves of Equestria would never fall. 172 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:09,200 So get ready, ponies. 173 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:12,740 The Running of the Leaves will begin in five minutes. 174 00:09:18,250 --> 00:09:23,050 Pardon me! Excuse me! Make way for the ironpony! 175 00:09:23,090 --> 00:09:25,170 The iron phony, you mean. 176 00:09:25,220 --> 00:09:27,970 So, Applejack, you ready to win... 177 00:09:28,010 --> 00:09:29,140 second place? 178 00:09:29,140 --> 00:09:31,810 I'm ready to run a good, clean race. 179 00:09:31,850 --> 00:09:33,140 Yeah, yeah. 180 00:09:33,180 --> 00:09:35,770 You are not allowed to use your wings. 181 00:09:35,810 --> 00:09:39,270 I can win this race with both wings tied behind my back. 182 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:45,440 Trussed up like a turkey -- 183 00:09:45,490 --> 00:09:47,990 Well, a turkey who can't fly, that is. 184 00:09:47,990 --> 00:09:49,030 Very funny. 185 00:09:49,070 --> 00:09:52,200 At least now we know we're racing fair and square. 186 00:09:52,240 --> 00:09:55,080 Racers, please take your positions! 187 00:09:55,120 --> 00:09:57,290 Um, Pinkie Pie? 188 00:09:57,330 --> 00:09:58,960 Hey, Spike! What's up? 189 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:01,880 Oh, wait -- It's me! I'm up! 190 00:10:01,920 --> 00:10:02,960 Uh, yeah, uh, 191 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:05,090 I know you're doing the announcing today and stuff, 192 00:10:05,130 --> 00:10:07,470 and I'm sure you're gonna do a great job and all, 193 00:10:07,510 --> 00:10:09,090 but I was just wondering... 194 00:10:09,130 --> 00:10:10,010 What? 195 00:10:10,010 --> 00:10:12,140 Uh, forget it. 196 00:10:12,180 --> 00:10:16,020 Spike, would you like to be my co-reporter? 197 00:10:16,060 --> 00:10:18,190 We could comment on the action together. 198 00:10:18,190 --> 00:10:19,980 We could? 199 00:10:20,020 --> 00:10:21,310 Climb on up. 200 00:10:25,150 --> 00:10:25,980 Twilight? 201 00:10:26,030 --> 00:10:28,280 What in tarnation are you doing up here? 202 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:30,110 I'm racing. 203 00:10:32,070 --> 00:10:33,950 Good one, Twilight. 204 00:10:33,990 --> 00:10:35,290 I'm not joking. 205 00:10:35,330 --> 00:10:37,950 What?! You're not an athlete. 206 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:41,040 You're an -- Well, you're an egghead. 207 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:43,500 I am not an egghead. I am well-read. 208 00:10:43,540 --> 00:10:44,500 Egghead. 209 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:49,130 But h-have you ever run a race? 210 00:10:49,170 --> 00:10:53,100 Well, no. But I do know a lot about running. 211 00:10:53,140 --> 00:10:54,930 And you know this from... 212 00:10:54,970 --> 00:10:57,390 Books. I've read several on the subject. 213 00:10:59,890 --> 00:11:01,230 What'd you read -- 214 00:11:01,270 --> 00:11:03,980 "The Egghead's Guide to Running"? 215 00:11:05,070 --> 00:11:08,280 Did you stretch out your eye muscles to warm up? 216 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:12,990 Get it? Eye muscles? 217 00:11:13,030 --> 00:11:14,490 Scoff if you must, Rainbow, 218 00:11:14,530 --> 00:11:17,410 But the Running of the Leaves is a Ponyville tradition. 219 00:11:17,410 --> 00:11:19,160 And since I'm here to learn, 220 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:21,500 I've decided I should experience it myself. 221 00:11:21,540 --> 00:11:23,830 Well, I think that's just dandy, Twilight. 222 00:11:23,880 --> 00:11:24,880 Good luck. 223 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:26,880 Yeah. 224 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:28,460 See you at the finish line... 225 00:11:28,510 --> 00:11:30,010 tomorrow! 226 00:11:32,260 --> 00:11:35,850 All right, ponies. Are you ready? 227 00:11:35,890 --> 00:11:37,060 Get set... 228 00:11:39,430 --> 00:11:41,390 And they're off! 229 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:43,270 Welcome to the official coverage 230 00:11:43,270 --> 00:11:44,980 of the Running of the Leaves. 231 00:11:45,020 --> 00:11:46,900 You know, Spike, despite its name, 232 00:11:46,940 --> 00:11:49,190 the leaves don't do any of the actual running. 233 00:11:49,230 --> 00:11:51,240 No, that's left to my little ponies. 234 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:52,240 Why, yes, Pinkie. 235 00:11:52,280 --> 00:11:53,990 It's the running of the ponies 236 00:11:54,030 --> 00:11:55,870 that causes the leaves to fall. 237 00:11:55,870 --> 00:11:59,290 Oh, those lazy, lazy leaves. 238 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:03,920 But this year, the run is about more than the weather. 239 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:05,380 It's about the race to the finish 240 00:12:05,420 --> 00:12:07,210 and the two runners who want to win it -- 241 00:12:07,250 --> 00:12:09,460 Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 242 00:12:09,460 --> 00:12:11,260 You know, Pinkie, these two ponies 243 00:12:11,300 --> 00:12:13,930 have a bit of a grudge match they're trying to settle, 244 00:12:13,930 --> 00:12:15,930 trying to prove who's the most athletic. 245 00:12:15,970 --> 00:12:18,930 Yes, and "grudge" rhymes with "fudge." 246 00:12:18,970 --> 00:12:20,180 Yes, it...does. 247 00:12:20,220 --> 00:12:21,180 What? 248 00:12:21,220 --> 00:12:23,560 And I like fudge, but if I eat too much fudge, 249 00:12:23,600 --> 00:12:25,310 I get a pudge, and then I can't budge. 250 00:12:25,310 --> 00:12:26,150 So, no fudge? 251 00:12:26,190 --> 00:12:28,270 Uh, no, thanks. I had a big breakfast. 252 00:12:28,320 --> 00:12:30,940 Let's check in with our two competitive ponies, 253 00:12:30,980 --> 00:12:32,530 Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 254 00:12:32,570 --> 00:12:34,610 Having come fast out of the gate, 255 00:12:34,660 --> 00:12:36,370 Applejack and Rainbow Dash 256 00:12:36,410 --> 00:12:38,330 are evenly matched, running neck and neck. 257 00:12:38,330 --> 00:12:40,290 But what's this? Applejack is making a move. 258 00:12:40,330 --> 00:12:41,580 She's now ahead by a nose. 259 00:12:41,620 --> 00:12:43,580 But Rainbow Dash won't let Applejack have it 260 00:12:43,620 --> 00:12:44,460 and takes the lead. 261 00:12:44,460 --> 00:12:46,040 She's ahead by half a nose. 262 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:47,500 Or maybe three-quarters of a nose! 263 00:12:47,540 --> 00:12:50,920 No, about 63.7% of a nose! 264 00:12:50,920 --> 00:12:52,460 ...roughly speaking. 265 00:12:52,510 --> 00:12:55,260 Applejack sees this move and plunges forth 266 00:12:55,300 --> 00:12:59,010 with her strong, workhorse legs, leaping ahead by 350 noses! 267 00:12:59,010 --> 00:13:01,350 Not so easy without wings, is it? 268 00:13:01,390 --> 00:13:05,190 Come on, Rainbow. Show 'em a little dash. 269 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:09,020 H-hold your horses, Pinkie. 270 00:13:09,020 --> 00:13:12,110 Rainbow Dash is catching up to front-runner Applejack. 271 00:13:12,150 --> 00:13:13,530 What an upset! 272 00:13:13,570 --> 00:13:15,700 I thought Applejack had this in the bag. 273 00:13:15,700 --> 00:13:19,280 You didn't think i was gonna let you off that easy, did you? 274 00:13:20,160 --> 00:13:21,660 Whoa! 275 00:13:25,710 --> 00:13:28,540 I don't believe it. 276 00:13:28,540 --> 00:13:31,290 I know. It's beautiful, isn't it? 277 00:13:31,340 --> 00:13:33,260 Not the scenery, Twilight. 278 00:13:33,300 --> 00:13:35,130 Rainbow Dash just tripped me. 279 00:13:35,170 --> 00:13:36,220 She did not. 280 00:13:36,260 --> 00:13:37,340 She did, too! 281 00:13:37,380 --> 00:13:38,340 She did not. 282 00:13:38,390 --> 00:13:39,640 And if you slowed down 283 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:42,220 and looked where you're going, like me, 284 00:13:42,220 --> 00:13:44,390 you'd see that you tripped over a rock. 285 00:13:44,430 --> 00:13:46,600 What? Oh, hayseed! 286 00:13:46,640 --> 00:13:50,480 Now I've got a lot of ground to make up to catch Rainbow. 287 00:13:50,520 --> 00:13:51,980 Just be careful! 288 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:03,290 See you at the finish line! 289 00:14:03,330 --> 00:14:05,410 I don't believe it! 290 00:14:05,450 --> 00:14:06,710 After a huge setback, 291 00:14:06,750 --> 00:14:09,120 Applejack is back at the front of the pack. 292 00:14:09,170 --> 00:14:11,210 She's the head of the pack, all right, 293 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:13,420 the pick of the litter, the cat's pajamas! 294 00:14:13,420 --> 00:14:14,420 Oh, wait. 295 00:14:14,420 --> 00:14:17,130 Why would Applejack take some poor kitty's P.J.s? 296 00:14:17,170 --> 00:14:18,680 That's not very sporting of her. 297 00:14:18,720 --> 00:14:20,680 Okay... 298 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:23,010 Let's get back to the race. 299 00:14:23,060 --> 00:14:26,680 Not so fast, Applejack! This race isn't over yet! 300 00:14:26,730 --> 00:14:29,270 It is for you. Heh! 301 00:14:29,730 --> 00:14:31,190 Whoa! 302 00:14:38,420 --> 00:14:41,960 I don't believe it! Applejack tripped me! 303 00:14:42,140 --> 00:14:42,960 Don't you ponies 304 00:14:43,010 --> 00:14:44,130 ever look where you're going? 305 00:14:44,350 --> 00:14:46,040 You tripped on a stump. See? 306 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:49,370 Oh, I see. A big cheater is what I see. 307 00:14:49,410 --> 00:14:51,580 Rainbow, Applejack would never cheat. 308 00:14:51,630 --> 00:14:53,090 It was just an accident. 309 00:14:53,130 --> 00:14:54,290 Sure it was. 310 00:14:55,460 --> 00:14:58,050 I mean, yeah. I'm sure it was. 311 00:14:58,090 --> 00:15:01,130 Remember, Rainbow, this is just a game. 312 00:15:01,180 --> 00:15:04,050 Yes, but the rules have changed. 313 00:15:04,050 --> 00:15:06,470 And two can play at that game. 314 00:15:11,600 --> 00:15:14,440 Welcome back, Ponyvillians. It's me -- Pinkie Pie. 315 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:15,480 And Spike. 316 00:15:15,770 --> 00:15:18,740 Looks like Rainbow's doing her best to catch up. 317 00:15:18,740 --> 00:15:21,530 I'm not sure how "ketchup" is gonna help her in this contest. 318 00:15:21,570 --> 00:15:22,910 Now, in a hot-dog-eating contest, 319 00:15:22,950 --> 00:15:24,780 It can make them doggies nice and slippery. 320 00:15:24,830 --> 00:15:26,410 But personally, I prefer mustard. 321 00:15:26,410 --> 00:15:27,700 How about you, Spike? 322 00:15:27,740 --> 00:15:30,410 Uh...I like pickles? 323 00:15:30,460 --> 00:15:31,420 And...it looks like 324 00:15:31,460 --> 00:15:34,040 Applejack has found herself in quite a pickle, 325 00:15:34,080 --> 00:15:36,550 as Rainbow overtakes her. 326 00:15:36,590 --> 00:15:39,670 Look, ma. No wings. 327 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:41,970 As the racers enter Equestria's Whitetail Wood, 328 00:15:42,010 --> 00:15:44,340 Rainbow Dash is back in the lead. 329 00:15:50,980 --> 00:15:52,940 Hey! Rainbow! 330 00:15:52,980 --> 00:15:54,730 Pbht! 331 00:15:55,730 --> 00:15:58,940 Why, that little cheater did that on purpose! 332 00:15:58,980 --> 00:16:00,940 It's on! 333 00:16:03,110 --> 00:16:04,910 Nice one, Rainbow. Later! 334 00:16:05,870 --> 00:16:07,410 Argh! 335 00:16:17,090 --> 00:16:19,960 A-a-a-ah! 336 00:16:48,950 --> 00:16:52,410 Oh, my. Whitetail Wood is just lovely. 337 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:56,170 Hey, Rainbow. Shouldn't you be up ahead? 338 00:16:56,170 --> 00:16:59,420 I'm sure to win now. 339 00:16:59,420 --> 00:17:02,090 Except that all the other racers just passed you. 340 00:17:02,130 --> 00:17:04,470 Oh, horse apples. See ya! 341 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:10,430 Applejack, what are you doing up here? 342 00:17:10,430 --> 00:17:12,060 There aren't even any trees. 343 00:17:12,100 --> 00:17:15,480 I know, but the signs pointed this way. 344 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:16,600 Rainbow! 345 00:17:16,650 --> 00:17:19,020 Mind giving me a lift? 346 00:17:22,780 --> 00:17:24,990 What the hay? You said no flying! 347 00:17:25,030 --> 00:17:27,160 No, I said no wings. 348 00:17:28,530 --> 00:17:30,830 I must say, Spike, that this has been 349 00:17:30,830 --> 00:17:33,830 The most interesting Running of the Leaves in Equestria history. 350 00:17:33,870 --> 00:17:36,500 Or the most interesting announcing. 351 00:17:39,750 --> 00:17:43,130 But it isn't the running that's been fascinating -- 352 00:17:43,170 --> 00:17:45,130 It's the lack of running. 353 00:17:54,140 --> 00:17:54,930 Whaa! 354 00:18:03,730 --> 00:18:05,740 Wh-o-o-oa! 355 00:18:07,110 --> 00:18:09,490 Whoa! 356 00:18:18,580 --> 00:18:19,670 Whoa! Whoa! 357 00:18:26,130 --> 00:18:27,920 Forgive me, girls. 358 00:18:27,970 --> 00:18:29,550 I know I'm not an athlete, 359 00:18:29,590 --> 00:18:31,760 But shouldn't the Running of the Leaves 360 00:18:31,760 --> 00:18:33,560 actually involve... running? 361 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:35,680 You know, I think Twilight's right. 362 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:36,680 You do? 363 00:18:36,730 --> 00:18:37,520 Yeah. 364 00:18:37,560 --> 00:18:39,850 If you want to beat me, you better... 365 00:18:39,900 --> 00:18:41,770 run! 366 00:18:43,820 --> 00:18:46,070 once again, Rainbow Dash and Applejack 367 00:18:46,110 --> 00:18:48,110 are neck and neck, jockeying for position. 368 00:18:48,150 --> 00:18:50,780 Applejack inches ahead. Now it's Rainbow. 369 00:18:50,780 --> 00:18:52,950 It's Applejack. It's Rainbow Dash. 370 00:18:52,950 --> 00:18:54,620 It's Applejack! 371 00:18:59,040 --> 00:19:01,920 Oh, no, she didn't! 372 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:03,540 Oh, yes, she did! 373 00:19:04,590 --> 00:19:05,880 Cut it out! 374 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:07,170 No, you cut it out! 375 00:19:07,210 --> 00:19:08,880 You started it. 376 00:19:08,920 --> 00:19:11,970 And now I'm gonna finish it. 377 00:19:12,010 --> 00:19:13,260 Oh, no, you won't! 378 00:19:16,560 --> 00:19:18,020 Oh, yes, I will! 379 00:19:23,810 --> 00:19:26,690 That's it! All bets are off! 380 00:19:27,650 --> 00:19:29,780 Oh, no, you don't! 381 00:19:32,820 --> 00:19:34,990 Hey! Quit it! No! Uhh! 382 00:19:35,030 --> 00:19:36,950 It's Applejack! It's Rainbow Dash! 383 00:19:36,990 --> 00:19:39,250 It's Applejack! It's Rainbow Dash! 384 00:19:43,130 --> 00:19:44,790 I won! 385 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:47,000 No! I won! 386 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:48,010 I won! 387 00:19:48,010 --> 00:19:49,590 You tied! 388 00:19:49,630 --> 00:19:50,840 Tied? Tied? 389 00:19:50,880 --> 00:19:51,840 For first? 390 00:19:51,880 --> 00:19:53,180 For last! 391 00:19:53,220 --> 00:19:54,220 Last?! 392 00:19:54,260 --> 00:19:56,010 Then who won? 393 00:19:57,640 --> 00:19:59,980 You?! You?! 394 00:20:00,020 --> 00:20:03,270 Oh, no, but I did get 5th place, which is rather good, 395 00:20:03,310 --> 00:20:06,020 considering I've never run a race before. 396 00:20:06,020 --> 00:20:07,820 What? How is that even possible? 397 00:20:07,820 --> 00:20:11,190 You ran so slow and looked at the scenery! 398 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:15,030 Exactly. I paced myself, just like my book said. 399 00:20:15,070 --> 00:20:18,330 Then at the end, when all the other ponies were worn out, 400 00:20:18,370 --> 00:20:19,790 I sprinted to the finish. 401 00:20:19,830 --> 00:20:24,710 I don't believe it. Twilight beat us! 402 00:20:24,750 --> 00:20:26,920 Well, with all your horsing around, 403 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:28,050 it was quite easy. 404 00:20:28,500 --> 00:20:30,590 You're right, Twilight. 405 00:20:30,630 --> 00:20:33,340 Our behavior was just terrible. 406 00:20:33,380 --> 00:20:35,300 We weren't very good sports. 407 00:20:35,300 --> 00:20:37,010 Sounds to me 408 00:20:37,050 --> 00:20:38,760 like an important lesson was learned. 409 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,770 Princess Celestia?! Princess Celestia?! 410 00:20:40,810 --> 00:20:42,930 What are you doing here? 411 00:20:42,980 --> 00:20:44,900 Fall is one of my favorite seasons, 412 00:20:44,940 --> 00:20:47,560 So I came to celebrate the Running of the Leaves. 413 00:20:47,610 --> 00:20:49,110 I'm sorry you had to see us 414 00:20:49,150 --> 00:20:51,030 being such poor sports, princess. 415 00:20:51,070 --> 00:20:52,820 That's all right, Applejack. 416 00:20:52,860 --> 00:20:55,990 Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition. 417 00:20:56,030 --> 00:20:58,700 It's important to remember that the friendship 418 00:20:58,740 --> 00:21:01,660 is always more important that the competition. 419 00:21:01,660 --> 00:21:03,330 Exactly, Twilight. 420 00:21:03,330 --> 00:21:04,370 Now, unfortunately, 421 00:21:04,410 --> 00:21:07,170 because the two of you were busy tricking each other 422 00:21:07,210 --> 00:21:09,040 instead of shaking down leaves, 423 00:21:09,090 --> 00:21:12,010 many of the lovely trees in Equestria are still covered. 424 00:21:12,010 --> 00:21:13,130 Why, princess, I bet 425 00:21:13,130 --> 00:21:16,010 we can knock those leaves down for you lickety-split. 426 00:21:16,010 --> 00:21:19,100 What do you say, friend? Want to go for another run? 427 00:21:19,140 --> 00:21:22,140 I'd love to stretch my legs. 428 00:21:33,860 --> 00:21:36,700 * My Little Pony 429 00:21:38,700 --> 00:21:40,870 * My Little Pony 430 00:21:51,210 --> 00:21:53,670 * My Little Pony 431 00:21:53,670 --> 00:21:56,090 * Friends