Zoom's and, for a while, Quicksilver's powers in this way, giving the appearance of super-speed and, for all intents and purposes, acts as super-speed. In others, what is perceived as super-speed is a form of time manipulation.

In the case of The Flash, the most iconic of super-speedsters, his power is tied to 'The Speed Force', which allows his body to experience super-speed while avoiding most of the potential pitfalls of that power. In some cases, in order to attain super-speed without destroying their own body, many possessors powers also bend the laws of physics.

A person with no such powers, even with the highest level of training and preparation, could not reach these speeds under their own power. This power also normally requires a great deal of strength, traction, and flexibility, though there are always exceptions, depending on the source or the nature of the power. While most people can move at 12-15 miles per hour while sprinting, a possessor of super-speed can move much faster with (usually) a minimum of effort. Super-Speed (or Super Speed, Enhanced Speed, Celerity, Sonic Speed) is a super-power that allows a person to move faster than humanly possible. The Flash is the most iconic hero with super-speed

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